A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks
US negotiators are holding talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh with their Ukrainian counterparts and separately with the Russians on Monday.
Washington’s aim is to bring about an immediate partial ceasefire to the war in Ukraine, followed by a comprehensive peace deal.
So could these Riyadh talks produce the breakthrough so many are hoping for?
It depends who you listen to.
“I feel that he (Putin) wants peace,” said President Trump’s personal envoy Steve Witkoff, adding: “I think that you’re going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress.”
Courtesy: BBC