The United States has held a strategic meeting with Russia in Saudi Arabia to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Representatives from the USA, Russia, and Saudi Arabia participated, but notably, Ukraine was not invited to join. Amid this backdrop, a significant announcement came from Russia, stating that President Putin might engage in discussions with Ukraine's President Zelensky if deemed crucial.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov conveyed that any agreement should strongly establish a legal foundation, particularly considering the potential questions regarding Zelensky's legitimacy.
'We Will Not Agree to Unsolicited Deals' - Zelensky
Meanwhile, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will never accept any peace deal that hasn't been negotiated with its consent. He stated last week, "As a sovereign nation, we cannot agree to any arrangement without being consulted." Both Ukraine and Russia stand firm on not compromising their territorial sovereignty.
Trump’s Involvement with Putin and Zelensky
Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States, he has been actively seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Reports suggest Trump has engaged in phone discussions with both Putin and Zelensky. The situation tensioned further when Trump first reached out to Putin over church-related dialogues to end the war, bypassing Ukraine initially. Subsequently, there pressures on Zelensky include trading half of Ukraine's mineral wealth for security arrangements with the USA, which Zelensky seems to have considered.
Ongoing Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine!
Even after the meeting, the conflict persists, as Russia continues its drone attacks on Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Russian forces launched 176 drones overnight, most of which have been intercepted and destroyed. The Saudi Arabia meeting seeks to pave the way for a direct dialogue between Russian and American presidents. Although the exact time for a Trump-Putin meeting remains uncertain, prospects are appearing imminent.
