Ukraine held 鈥減roductive鈥� talks with a US delegation in Saudi Arabia, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said Sunday.
鈥淲e have concluded our meeting with the American team. The discussion was productive and focused 鈥� we addressed key points, including energy,鈥� Umerov wrote on X.
He reiterated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy鈥檚 goal of securing a 鈥渏ust and lasting peace鈥� for Ukraine, emphasizing its broader significance for European stability.
鈥淲e are working to make that goal a reality,鈥� he added.
The meeting in Riyadh precedes further discussions between US and Russian delegations aimed at negotiating a ceasefire to end the three-year conflict.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about achieving peace, potentially starting with a Black Sea ceasefire, though continued strikes from both sides have cast doubt on progress.
By Alperen Aktas
Anadolu Agency
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