Bangladesh, March 24 -- The United States and Ukraine held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 23 to discuss a potential ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. The meeting came as the White House sought to arrange indirect negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives, aiming to de-escalate hostilities and establish a structured diplomatic framework for a broader peace agreement.

According to reports, the discussions in Riyadh were attended by key officials, including Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Umerov later described the meeting as “productive and focused,” highlighting that discussions touched on critical issues such as energy security and infrastructure protection. He reiterated Ukrainian Preside...