Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:22am on 24 Mar 2025,Monday International
U.S. and Russian officials have initiated talks in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine, with a particular focus on establishing a Black Sea maritime ceasefire to ensure safe navigation. The U.S. delegation, led by Andrew Peek and Michael Anton, seeks this targeted agreement prior to a broader cessation of hostilities. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the discussions following his recent conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite this, European leaders remain skeptical of Putin's willingness to make significant concessions, as he continues to demand Ukraine abandon NATO aspirations and withdraw from Russian-occupied territories. (PC: Reuters & University of Oxford)
