Ukraine and U.S. Hold Constructive Talks on Partial Ceasefire with Russia

Discussions in Saudi Arabia explore a truce proposal as Ukraine seeks to regain U.S. support after strained relations.

Ukrainian and U.S. officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss a proposed partial ceasefire with Russia, focusing on air and maritime zones.
The talks follow a massive Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow, which Kyiv hopes will pressure Russia into considering a truce.
Ukraine aims to restore U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing, which were suspended after tensions between President Trump and President Zelensky escalated in February.
Saudi Arabia is facilitating the discussions, with President Zelensky also engaging in talks on prisoner exchanges and deported children with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, described the truce proposal as promising but emphasized that broader concessions are needed for a lasting resolution.