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RIYADH (AFP)
Ukraine's Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov, said talks with the US delegation in Saudi Arabia on Sunday were "productive and focused," during which they addressed key points including energy.
He explained that the goal is "to secure a just and lasting peace."
The meeting between the Ukrainian team, led by Umerov, and the Americans finished up late Sunday night, Umerov said.
Discussions between the United States and Russia were set for Monday, with Russian state media reporting Moscow's delegation had arrived in Riyadh on Sunday.
Trump envoy, Steve Witkoff, voiced optimism that any agreement struck would pave the way to a "full-on" ceasefire.
"I think you're going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that you'll naturally gravitate to a full-on shooting ceasefire," he told Fox News.
