In brief
In a significant diplomatic effort, senior officials from the United States and Ukraine are gearing up for a meeting next week, intended to chart a path toward resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a tumultuous exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where U.S. support for Ukraine faced serious questioning amid paused military aid. Both leaders confirmed that the discussions will take place in Saudi Arabia and involve the U.S. sharing revenue from Ukrainian mineral resources. Zelensky expressed optimism about a productive outcome to the talks as Ukraine looks for broader international support in guaranteeing security and ending the war.
Amid weeks of intense diplomatic relations, U.S. and Ukrainian leaders will meet to discuss next steps toward settlement of the Ukraine conflict as tensions around support intensify.
