US-Led Peace Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia to Address Russia-Ukraine War

Discussions focus on a 30-day ceasefire and Black Sea maritime truce, but continued strikes and territorial disputes challenge progress.

The United States is mediating separate peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia to end the three-year conflict.
Current discussions aim to implement a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure and a Black Sea maritime truce to ensure safe navigation for shipping.
Despite agreeing in principle to a partial ceasefire, both sides have reported continued strikes, including a deadly Russian drone attack on Kyiv overnight.
The Kremlin has warned of 'difficult negotiations' and emphasized that talks are at an early stage, with significant disagreements remaining over territorial claims.
The US hopes to reach a broader ceasefire agreement by April 20, with confidence-building measures such as the return of Ukrainian children taken into Russia also under discussion.