U.S., Ukraine, and Russia to Hold Truce Talks in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic efforts focus on halting energy infrastructure attacks as Witkoff's remarks on Putin and Zelensky draw scrutiny.

Officials from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia are set to meet in Saudi Arabia on March 24 to discuss a potential ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure attacks.
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. emissary, recently met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, describing the Russian leader as sincere and not a 'bad guy.'
Witkoff relayed Putin's story of praying for Donald Trump after a 2024 assassination attempt and delivered a portrait of Trump gifted by Putin.
The U.S. envoy highlighted the challenges faced by Ukrainian President Zelensky, suggesting it is an opportune moment for him to negotiate a deal.
Putin remains under an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2023 for alleged war crimes related to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.