The recent Ukraine-US negotiations in Saudi Arabia focused on military aid and a ceasefire, with no territorial concessions regarding Kursk being discussed. A government source denied rumors of agreements about Ukrainian troop withdrawal. The situation remains uncertain regarding Russia’s reaction to a proposed ceasefire.
During recent negotiations in Saudi Arabia between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations, the topic of territorial concessions regarding the Kursk region did not arise. A government representative clarified to RBC-Ukraine that rumors suggesting that the withdrawal of Ukrainian Armed Forces from Kursk was discussed were unfounded. “This is complete nonsense,” the source stated, emphasizing the absence of such discussions in Jeddah.
The negotiations took place on March 11 and were significant for US support to Ukraine. Key outcomes included the resumption of US military aid and the restoration of intelligence sharing between the two nations. Ukraine also indicated a willingness to agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was put forth by the US during these discussions.
Further complicating matters, the source highlighted uncertainty regarding Russia’s response to the ceasefire proposal. They suggested that Russia may feel pressured to agree, as an outright refusal could align them with pro-war factions. There is a possibility that Russia may present its own conditions regarding the ceasefire, potentially shifting the negotiation dynamics back to Ukraine.
In conclusion, the discussions in Saudi Arabia focused primarily on military aid and ceasefire negotiations rather than territorial concessions concerning the Kursk region. With military backing from the US and Ukraine’s openness to a ceasefire, the dynamics around the negotiations are complex, especially concerning Russia’s potential responses.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
