On March 24, delegations from Russia and Ukraine will participate in separate talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia. Russian discussions will focus on Black Sea navigation safety, perhaps indicating a revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. President Zelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian delegation will also meet with U.S. representatives on the same day.
On March 24, both Russia and Ukraine will engage in separate discussions with the United States in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by officials on Thursday. According to Yuri Ushakov, a presidential aide to Russia, these U.S.-Russia talks will occur in Riyadh and will focus on ensuring the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. These consultations were coordinated with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on March 19.
The upcoming separate talks in Saudi Arabia signify a potential shift in diplomatic efforts concerning the Black Sea region and agricultural exports from Ukraine. The involvement of high-level officials from both Russia and Ukraine highlights the strategic importance of these negotiations, particularly in light of past agreements like the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which aimed at facilitating grain exports amidst ongoing hostilities.
Original Source: meduza.io
