Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv to push air and sea ceasefire with Putin’s forces at US-led Saudi Arabia talks
Ukraine is expected to propose an air and sea ceasefire during a meeting with American officials tomorrow to curry favour with an administration that has suggested Kyiv is not serious about peace.
Ukrainian and American officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss how to bring an end to the war with Russia. The US held meetings with a Russian delegation last month.
The Ukrainian delegation – under the advisement of Sir Keir Starmer’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell – is expected to propose this partial ceasefire in the hope that it will encourage the US to end the suspension of intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
On the eve of the talks, Mr Trump suggested that Ukraine may not outlast the Russian war even with support from the US but said the US has “just about” ended the suspension of intelligence sharing.
It also comes after Russia accused the UK of being the “main instigator” in global conflict after expelling two British diplomats from Moscow.
Despite Russian pressure, the UK remains “fully committed” to supporting Ukraine and Sir Keir will host a virtual meeting with world leaders to discuss further aid to Kyiv.
