‘Far from solving everything’: US peace talks end without ceasefire deal but Russia and Ukraine agree on Black Sea vessels’ safety

The US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia concluded without a ceasefire agreement. Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, demanded a new Black Sea trade deal benefiting Russian exports. US officials had brief discussions with Ukrainian delegates, but no progress was made.

‘Far from solving everything’: US peace talks end without ceasefire deal but Russia and Ukraine agree on Black Sea vessels’ safety
The US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia concluded without a ceasefire agreement. Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, demanded a new Black Sea trade deal benefiting Russian exports. US officials had brief discussions with Ukrainian delegates, but no progress was made.