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Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia

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The talks come after President Trump paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine last week, along with some intelligence sharing.

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  1. Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says

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  2. Russia responds to reports of new meeting with Trump allies in Saudi Arabia

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Saudi Arabia to host US-Ukraine talks on ending war with Russia (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    A US delegation is set to be in Saudi Arabia next week, as confirmed by Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in an effort to establish an initial ceasefire as well as a framework for a future peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

  2. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    European leaders agreed to mobilise €800bn for defence as French President Macron calls Russia an ‘imperialistic power’. What we know on day 1,108

  3. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US President Trump says Kyiv and Moscow have no choice but to secure a peace deal to end the war.

  4. The Guardian

    Saudi Arabia is hosting more Ukraine talks – but how neutral is it? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The US and Ukraine will meet in Jeddah next week, but the Saudi crown prince’s closeness to Putin is a concern

  5. Deutsche Welle

    What can Ukraine expect from talks with US in Saudi Arabia? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Delegates from Kyiv and Washington intend to meet in Saudi Arabia and discuss positions to take in potential peace talks with Russia. DW looks at the significance of the meeting and what Ukraine stands to gain from it.

  6. Newsweek

    Russia responds to reports of new meeting with Trump allies in Saudi Arabia (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Only Kyiv—and not Moscow—will meet with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss ending the war, contradicting earlier reports.

  7. Digital Journal

    Ukraine to propose sky, sea truce at US talks in Saudi: official (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainian official told AFP on

  8. WSVN Miami

    Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire during talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia, officials say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A Ukrainian delegation set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the 3-year war with Russia

  9. UPI

    U.S. close to unfreezing intel sharing with Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on the war with Russia, the United States expressed confidence Monday that Ukraine was on board with President Donald Trump's demand it move forward toward a peace deal with Russia.

  10. Al Jazeera

    US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The talks will the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House meeting.

  11. Time

    What to Know Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine Talks (opens Time)

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    Saudi Arabia will host officials from Washington and Kyiv to smooth over relations after President Trump and Zelensky clashed at the White House.

  12. The Guardian

    US and Ukraine officials arrive in Saudi Arabia for talks to repair ties (opens The Guardian)

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    First official meeting between two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskky encounter, comes as Russia intensifies attacks

  13. Military Times

    Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia (opens Military Times)

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    The talks come after President Trump paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine last week, along with some intelligence sharing.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    High-stakes talks between senior delegations from Ukraine and the United States on how to end Kyiv’s three-year war with Moscow opened in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, hours

  15. Al-Monitor

    Ukraine, US discuss partial truce in war with Russia (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Ukraine and the United States began talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with a partial ceasefire with Russia on the table, just hours after Kyiv conducted a major drone attack targeting the Moscow area.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga were attending the mee…

  16. Newsweek

    Ukraine gives first update on U.S. talks to end war with Russia (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Ukrainian officials are in Saudi Arabia for discussions with the U.S. on finding peace in Russia's ongoing war.

  17. Latin Times

    Ukraine To Present US With Russia Partial Truce After Row (opens Latin Times)

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    The talks in Saudi Arabia come as Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine and Kyiv has hit back, including with an overnight attack on Moscow involving dozens of drones, the city's mayor said

  18. WHAS Louisville

    Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    The meeting came hours after Russian air defenses shot down 343 Ukrainian drones in the biggest such attack since the war began.

  19. NPR

    Ukraine and U.S. to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on how to end Russia's war (opens NPR)

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    Diplomatic teams from the U.S. and Ukraine are in Saudi Arabia Tuesday to restart talks on ending the war started by Russia. Hear more on what to expect from these talks.

  20. Latin Times

    Ukraine Anticipates Scope of Russia Ceasefire Proposal At Saudi Arabia Talks (opens Latin Times)

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    Ukraine is set to propose a partial ceasefire with Russia at talks with U.S. counterparts in Saudi Arabia

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Ukraine-US open talks on ending war with Russia in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Senior officials from Ukraine and the United States opened talks Tuesday focused on ending Moscow's three-year war against Kyiv, hours after Russia shot down over 300 Ukrainian drones. It was Ukraine's biggest attack since the Kremlin ordered the full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

  22. NPR

    Ukraine wants 'constructive, friendly' talks with the U.S. as they meet in Saudi Arabia (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Diplomatic teams from Ukraine and the United States are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday in steps toward ending a full-scale war started by Russia in 2022.

  23. Breitbart News

    U.S.-Ukraine Path to Peace Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Talks to determine whether Ukraine is ready to engage with President Trump's peace process started on Tuesday morning.

  24. The Guardian

    US-Ukraine peace talks begin after Moscow hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack – Europe live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US and Ukraine officials meet in Jeddah after Moscow authorities said one person was killed in a drone attack on the Russian capital

  25. WSVN Miami

    Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Ukrainian drones target Russia - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — High-stakes talks between senior delegations from Ukraine and the United States on how to end Kyiv’s three-year war with Moscow

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