Ukraine has opted out of the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia planned for March 23, as stated by advisor Mykhailo Podolyak. The decision follows expectations of future negotiations contingent on the outcomes of a call between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Ongoing discussions include efforts to secure a ceasefire amid complex negotiations.
The Ukrainian government has announced its decision to abstain from participating in the upcoming US-Russia negotiations scheduled for March 23 in Saudi Arabia. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the head of the Presidential Office, confirmed that the talks are to be conducted bilaterally between the US and Russia, leaving no place for Ukrainian involvement at this stage.
Podolyak highlighted the importance of awaiting the outcomes from the conversation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He noted that clarity on future negotiations involving Ukraine will depend heavily on the insights gained from Trump’s discussions.
Reflecting on prior encounters, Podolyak stated that the last meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House was notably tense and emotional, suggesting unresolved differences. He expressed that these issues will likely be addressed during the upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, where communication between the US and Ukraine would be critical.
In a related development, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz indicated that negotiations focusing on a ceasefire in Ukraine would resume shortly. These discussions, set to occur in Saudi Arabia, aim to further develop a partial ceasefire previously negotiated by Trump with Russia. It is understood that despite discussions, President Putin declined a full ceasefire, placing conditions that the US views as unrealistic, though he did agree to stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructures.
In summary, Ukraine will not engage in the US-Russia talks scheduled for March 23 in Saudi Arabia, due to their bilateral nature. The future involvement of Ukraine in negotiations remains contingent upon discussions between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Furthermore, the ongoing talks aim to expand a partial ceasefire amidst previously established tensions regarding the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
