US-Russia Talks on Ukraine End Without Agreement as Black Sea Security, NATO Divide Persist

Negotiations in Riyadh fail to produce progress, with Russia blaming Ukraine and reiterating demands for NATO renunciation and shipping guarantees.

Twelve-hour US-Russia negotiations in Riyadh concluded without any agreement on ending the Ukraine conflict.
Russia attributed the lack of progress to Ukraine's position, calling it 'characteristic' and 'symptomatic' of Kyiv's stance.
Talks focused on reviving Black Sea shipping security, with Russia seeking guarantees for its grain and fertilizer exports.
Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire without conditions, while Russia insisted on preconditions, including Ukraine's NATO renunciation.
The negotiations highlight deep geopolitical divisions, with no resolution on broader conflict issues or immediate steps toward peace.