US & Ukraine Begin Talks to End Ukraine-Russia War
In a bid to revive “pragmatic” ties and find a solution to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, officials from the United States and Ukraine met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The meeting comes after a disastrous encounter between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last month, which ended in a stalemate over a peace deal.
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for months, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. The conflict has resulted in significant human suffering, with thousands of people killed or injured, and millions displaced. The international community has been trying to broker a peace deal, but so far, efforts have been unsuccessful.
The meeting in Saudi Arabia was attended by top officials from both countries, including US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The talks focused on finding a way to end the war and restore peace in the region.
According to sources, the US and Ukraine are exploring options for a ceasefire, demilitarization, and a political settlement. The two sides are also discussing ways to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, including providing aid to those affected and promoting economic development in the region.
The meeting was seen as a significant step towards resolving the conflict, as it marked the first time that the US and Ukraine had held high-level talks since the disastrous encounter at the White House. Zelenskyy had said that he hoped the Saudi meeting would revive “pragmatic” ties with the US, and the two sides seemed to have made significant progress during the talks.
“We are committed to finding a solution to this conflict and working together to restore peace and stability in the region,” said Pompeo after the meeting. “We are confident that with the right approach, we can achieve a lasting peace and bring an end to the suffering of the Ukrainian people.”
Kuleba also expressed optimism about the outcome of the talks, saying that the two sides had made significant progress and were committed to finding a solution. “We are working together to find a way to end this war and restore peace in Ukraine,” he said. “We are committed to finding a solution that is fair and just for all parties involved.”
The meeting in Saudi Arabia was seen as a significant step towards resolving the Ukraine-Russia war, as it marked the first time that the US and Ukraine had held high-level talks since the conflict began. The two sides seemed to have made significant progress during the talks, and it is hoped that the meeting will lead to a lasting peace and an end to the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
