Ukraine and U.S. Delegations Meet in Saudi Arabia for Peace Talks

Amid escalating conflict, discussions aim to explore ceasefire options and potential agreements to end the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lead delegations in Jeddah to discuss ceasefire and peace terms.
Ukraine proposes a limited ceasefire focused on air and sea operations as an initial step, citing ease of implementation and monitoring.
The U.S. signals potential resumption of intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a recent suspension, with President Trump expressing cautious optimism about progress.
Russia intensifies military operations near Kursk, claiming advances and encirclement of Ukrainian troops, while Ukraine denies imminent threats of entrapment.
Saudi Arabia emerges as a key diplomatic venue, with the possibility of future high-level talks involving Trump and Putin under consideration.