OPEC+ to accelerate oil output, potentially lowering oil prices despite Russian reliance, Reuters reports
OPEC+, which includes Russia, agreed to a large oil production hike in June, Reuters reported on May 4, citing five unnamed sources.
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Temporary ceasefire will pressure Russia, more talks on the way, Zelensky says
"I believe that certain time limits will provide opportunities to put pressure on Russia. If you have a ceasefire for an unclear period — it is a frozen conflict," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May, Axios reports
Earlier this month, Trump said his first trip during his second term would be to Saudi Arabia, as it had agreed to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. economy.
Moscow blames Ukraine for lack of joint statement after US-Russia talks in Riyadh
"They sat for 12 hours and seemed to agree on a joint statement, which, however, was not adopted because of Ukraine's position. This is also very typical and symptomatic," Vladimir Chizhov, deputy chairman of the Federation Council Security Committee claimed.
Content of US-Russia talks in Riyadh 'will definitely not be published,' Kremlin says
"We are talking about technical negotiations. These negotiations are immersed in details, so, of course, the content of these negotiations will definitely not be published. This is not to be expected," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Ukraine, US conclude another round of talks in Riyadh, media reports
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are scheduled to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 25, AFP reported, citing a source within the Ukrainian delegation.
White House expects 'positive announcement' after latest US-Russia talks, Reuters reports
A "positive announcement" is expected "in the near future," a White House source told Reuters following the most recent negotiations between the U.S. and Russia on March 24.
Ukrainian delegation to stay extra day in Saudi Arabia for continued talks with US, official says
The teams are expected to meet again following initial talks on March 23, an unnamed Ukrainian delegation official said on March 24.
Russia seeks full control of partially occupied Ukrainian regions in talks with US, media reports
A Kremlin-linked official told the Moscow Times that Vladimir Putin cannot afford to lose these territories politically, and Russia intends to solidify its grip on them at any cost.
Oil prices climb amid Russian war talks and U.S. sanctions on Iran
Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to significantly influence global oil markets, with international negotiations in Saudi Arabia potentially restructuring energy supply chains and market strategies.
Ukraine war latest: Amid Russia-US talks in Riyadh, Russia fires missiles at Sumy, injuring over 90
Key developments on March 24: * Russia, US finish 12-hour-long negotiations in Saudi Arabia * Russian missile strike on Sumy injures 88, including 17 children * 'Important but small operations' — Ukraine reclaims territory near Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast, military says * Oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai shut down due to damage caused by
Demarcation lines, ownership of Ukraine's power plant discussed in Saudi Arabia, Trump says
"Some people are saying the United States should own the power plant...because we have the expertise," Donald Trump said.
US-Ukraine talks in Riyadh concerned halt on strikes against ports, official says
"The discussion concerned a mutual ceasefire: we won't attack their facilities at sea and rivers, and they won't attack our facilities, our Kherson and Mykolaiv ports, the Greater Odesa ports," Serhii Leshchenko, a Presidential Office advisor, said on national television.
Zelensky calls meeting between Ukraine and US 'beneficial,' urges further unity
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Saudi Arabia was "constructive and beneficial," with progress made on key issues, in his evening address on March 23.
US, Ukrainian delegations hold 'technical' talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss partial ceasefire
The meeting with a technical team comes a day before the U.S. plans to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian delegates on March 24
Ukraine to meet with US team 1 day ahead of US-Russia talks
A U.S. technical team will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 23, a day before the U.S. plans to mediate "indirect talks" with Ukraine and Russia.
Russia aims to make 'some progress' during upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia
Russian senator Grigory Karasin, who will lead Moscow’s delegation, told local Zvezda TV that he and FSB advisor Sergey Beseda would enter the negotiations with a "combative and constructive" approach.
Ukraine won't interact with Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Foreign Ministry says
Ukraine does not know what format the U.S. will use to negotiate with Russia in Riyadh, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
US to hold indirect talks in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian representatives, Kellogg says
The U.S. plans to hold indirect talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to understand each side's conditions, Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg announced on March 20.
Ukraine war latest: Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says
Key developments on March 20: * Russia's Engels air base ablaze after Ukrainian drone strike, Kyiv says * Ukraine, US to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on March 24 * Putin orders Ukrainians 'without legal status' to leave Russia, occupied territories by Sept. 10 * $5.4 billion on ammunition for Ukraine 'realistic' goal,
Russia, US to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on March 24, Putin's aide says
Russia and the United States will hold consultations in Riyadh on March 24 to discuss the war in Ukraine, Yuri Ushakov said.
US, Ukrainian delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Zelensky says
Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for continued peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post to social media on March 19.
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in 'coming days,' Waltz says
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he had discussed Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine with Yuri Ushakov, a close adviser to Putin.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine is ready for temporary ceasefire if Russia sticks to it; US to restore security, intelligence assistance to Ukraine
Key developments on March 11: * Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire if Russia abides by it, Kyiv says * US to 'immediately' resume security assistance, intelligence sharing to Ukraine * Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in Moscow, Oryol oblasts in mass strike overnight, military claims * Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine, sets maximalist
US to 'immediately' resume security assistance, intelligence sharing to Ukraine
The statement follows the talks between Ukraine and the U.S. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire if Russia abides by it, Kyiv says
Kyiv is ready to accept Washington's proposal to immediately implement a temporary, 30-day ceasefire which can be extended by mutual agreement, the Presidential Office announced on March 11 after the talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia.
US, Ukraine to present joint statement summarizing talks in Saudi Arabia, FT reports
The talks are not scheduled to continue for a second day, FT reported.
Ukraine, US discuss potential ceasefire, deal on rare earth during 1st round of talks, media reports
The Ukrainian and American delegations discussed a potential ceasefire in the air and at sea, as well as a minerals deal, during the first round of talks in Saudi Arabia, Suspilne reported on March 11, citing an undisclosed source.
White House lists Saudi talks with Ukraine, Russia in Trump's first 50 days achievements
"President Trump has brought Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table through historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia in pursuit of peace," the official statement reads.
Ukraine, US begin key meeting in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian and U.S. delegates are starting their talks in Jeddah on March 11, launching a meeting that will likely have a major impact on Washington's future support for Kyiv and any effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ukrainian delegation on-site ahead of talks with US in Saudi Arabia, Yermak says
A Ukrainian delegation is on-site in Jeddah and preparing for key talks with U.S. officials on how to end Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine on March 11, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
Zelensky, Saudi crown prince discuss return of POWs, Ukrainian children
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah ahead of a high-stakes meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.
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