Negotiations between representatives of the United States and Russia on the settlement of war in Ukraine in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
The meeting is in a closed format - journalists were asked to leave the hall. The parties should discuss several important issues, including the establishment of a conditional "control line" between Ukraine and the occupied territories, as well as "confidence strengthening measures". One of the main topics is the return of Ukrainian children whom Russia illegally took to its territory.
According to sources, the US delegation is headed by: Andrew Pick - Senior Director of the White House National Security Council, Michael Anton - a high -ranking official of the US State Department. On March 22, they met with representatives of Ukraine to reconcile the position before negotiations with Russia. White House officials emphasize that the main purpose of negotiations is to arrange a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which will restore safe navigation.
It is still unknown whether the parties will achieve any specific results, but the very fact of meeting in Saudi Arabia shows new diplomatic efforts to find ways to resolve war.
