07.03.2025 - 08:20 [ Kyiv Independent ]

Ukrainian, US delegations to discuss peace framework in Saudi Arabia, Witkoff says

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are set to discuss the framework for a potential peace agreement next week in Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump‘s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, told reporters on March 6.

„The idea is to get down a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire as well,“ Witkoff said outside the White House.

He added that discussions are ongoing to finalize the meeting‘s location, with Riyadh or Jeddah under consideration.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on March 6 at the European Council that Ukraine and the U.S. have resumed talks and preparing for a meeting.