Ukraine has announced it will not attend the upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. The decision follows the need to first understand the results of President Trump’s call with President Zelenskyy. Past negotiations’ tensions may influence future dialogues, amidst ongoing discussions on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The Presidential Office of Ukraine announced that it will not send a delegation to participate in the upcoming discussions between the United States and Russia scheduled for March 23 in Saudi Arabia. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the President, indicated that these talks will be solely bilateral between the two countries without any Ukrainian involvement.
Podolyak emphasized the importance of awaiting the outcome of the call between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which will determine Ukraine’s future participation in such negotiations. He noted, “The president wants to understand the contents of this call fully from Trump. The main thing is to understand how Trump sees the results of his call with Putin.”
He also reminisced about the previous meeting at the White House, which was characterized by tension. He remarked, “It was a fairly emotional conversation in the Oval Office, and it showed that contradictions had built up.” Podolyak indicated that these contradictions are expected to influence the upcoming negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
In related developments, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced that the US and Russia will reopen discussions regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, also in Saudi Arabia. This meeting follows Trump and Putin’s recent conversation about the ongoing conflict, where Putin dismissed US proposals for a full ceasefire, suggesting instead the stationing of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
In summary, Ukraine has formally declined to participate in the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, indicating a focused interest in the forthcoming conversation between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. The political dynamics stemming from prior discussions will likely shape the outcomes of future negotiations. As the situation evolves, the international community continues to monitor for any developments regarding a ceasefire and its implications for Ukraine.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
