The UAE expressed hope that Saudi Arabia’s initiative to host talks between the US and Ukraine would help ease tensions.
Besides contributing to a comprehensive and sustainable resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in this regard.
The Ministry expressed hope that the talks would pave the way to put an end for the suffering.
As they will also prevent further loss of life, and alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
Moreover, the ministry called for the continuation of the peace process and the strengthening of diplomatic efforts to achieve stability.
It emphasized that peaceful dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts.
Proposal for a Ceasefire at the US and Ukraine Talks
During the US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a Ukrainian delegation expressed its readiness to agree to an immediate 30-day ceasefire.
This is just in case Russia did the same.
Following this, the U.S. administration lifted the temporary suspension on arms deliveries to Kyiv, in response to Ukraine’s goodwill gesture.
Peskov said on Wednesday that Moscow would not publicly comment on the proposal discussed between the US and Ukraine until it reviews all the details.
U.S. Diplomatic Moves
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz pledged to provide Moscow with full details regarding Jeddah negotiations.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that a U.S. delegation was on its way to Moscow.
Later, the White House confirmed that Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff would visit Russia in the coming days.
Additionally, Trump expressed his desire to speak with Putin by phone soon, possibly later this week.
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Putin May Comment on Ceasefire Proposal
After the US and Ukraine talks, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin may comment on a potential ceasefire proposal with Ukraine.
This depends on whether journalists raise the issue.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin will answer journalists’ questions during his meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is on an official visit to Russia.
When asked whether Putin would address issues beyond Russia-Belarus relations, Peskov responded: “It all depends on what journalists ask.”
