U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia Highlight Deep Divisions Over War Resolution

As tensions rise, the U.S. pushes Ukraine for concessions while Kyiv seeks security guarantees and renewed military aid.

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss potential pathways to end the war with Russia, but no concrete agreements were reached.
The U.S., represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized the need for Ukrainian territorial concessions as part of any peace framework, a stance that has drawn criticism from Kyiv and European observers.
Ukraine seeks robust security guarantees, continued sanctions on Russia, and the use of frozen Russian assets to support its recovery as prerequisites for any agreement.
The relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine has deteriorated significantly under President Donald Trump, who has suspended military aid and intelligence sharing, demanding concessions from Kyiv before resuming support.
Russian forces continue to make gains in Ukraine's east, while President Putin shows no willingness to negotiate, further complicating the prospects for a durable peace agreement.