**Truce Talks in Saudi Arabia: Ukraine Optimistic, Russia Cautious**

Thu Apr 24 2025 02:47:27 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Truce Talks in Saudi Arabia: Ukraine Optimistic, Russia Cautious**

Diplomatic discussions in Riyadh may not yield immediate results amid continued violence in Ukraine.


As talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia unfold, hopes for peace remain tempered by ongoing conflict.


Amidst ongoing violence in Ukraine, diplomatic discussions are underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at negotiating a potential ceasefire and a comprehensive peace deal. The US has taken the lead in these talks, engaging separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials. The discussions come in the wake of a brutal Russian strike in Kyiv that claimed the lives of three individuals, including a young girl, heightening the urgency for a resolution.

President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, expressed optimism about the outcomes of the Riyadh meetings, indicating that significant progress could be possible. However, the Kremlin remains cautious, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asserting that expectations should be moderated as they face a long road ahead.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for decisive action, urging that the onus of ending the war lies with Putin, the aggressor. Despite Kyiv's willingness to engage, the Kremlin has shown reluctance to commit to a ceasefire, preferring to introduce various conditions that could complicate negotiations further.

As the US-Ukraine talks commenced, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov characterized the discussions as technical, focusing on critical infrastructure protection and energy facility security. There are also negotiations surrounding the resumption of Black Sea shipping routes, which would allow Ukraine safe grain exports in exchange for potential sanctions relief for Russia.

Both nations have inflicted severe damage on each other's vital infrastructures. Russia has targeted Ukraine's electricity generation capabilities in an attempt to create an energy crisis, while Ukraine has enhanced its capabilities to strike Russian oil facilities crucial to the war effort.

Despite the long-standing conflict, President Trump is advocating for a swift resolution to the ongoing hostilities, which have resulted in catastrophic human losses on both sides. Following Ukraine's agreement to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, pressure on Russia to reciprocate has been insufficient from the US, which has instead positioned itself in a manner that contradicts European perspectives on the conflict.

Amidst these complex dynamics, Witkoff has publicly questioned Ukraine's sovereignty, suggesting that Putin's trustworthiness is being underestimated while dismissing efforts led by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to bolster military support for Ukraine as merely performative. In this delicate climate, the road to peace remains uncertain, with continued strife overshadowing efforts for dialogue.

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