In a bid to ease ongoing conflict pressures, Ukraine is hoping to secure a partial ceasefire during talks in Saudi Arabia. U.S. officials will meet separately with both Russian and Ukrainian delegations to discuss halting strikes on energy sites and civilian infrastructure, including key targets in the Black Sea.
A Ukrainian source emphasized, "We still want to agree on a ceasefire, at least on what we have proposed," underscoring the urgency for protecting vital areas amidst increasing troop losses.
Momentum has been building recently as the new U.S. administration presses both sides for a pause. Zhao Junjie, a researcher at the Institute of European Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, explained, "Russia has paid a heavy price in the ongoing conflict, while Ukraine continues to suffer daily troop losses. Both sides have reached a point where seeking peace and reconciliation has become necessary."
Although both sides have shown support for a 30-day pause in strikes on energy infrastructure—an order from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Kyiv claims was broken—the upcoming separate meetings with U.S. officials on Monday in Saudi Arabia could set the stage for a breakthrough. Stay tuned as this dynamic story unfolds! ✨
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