**U.S. and Russia Discuss Ceasefire in Ukraine**
The United States and Russia are holding talks to end the war in Ukraine. The discussions include the international community, such as the UN and individual countries.
Russian negotiator Grigory Karasin said that many problems were discussed during the meeting on March 24 in Riyadh. However, he noted that not everything was resolved or agreed upon.
The talks focus on a possible renewal of the Black Sea Initiative. This initiative ensures navigation safety but broke down after Russia withdrew last year.
**Concerns Over U.S. Support**
There is concern over the temporary pause in military and intelligence support for Ukraine by the Trump administration. The UK and France are working together to provide security guarantees, including a potential deployment of peacekeepers.
Ukraine’s Air Force struck Russian soldiers in Kondratovka, killing up to 30 people. Russia launched a missile attack on Sumy, which killed civilians.
**Sanctions Expected**
The US, Australia, Canada, the EU, and China are expected to be impacted by sanctions.
A “positive announcement” is expected soon from the White House following the latest negotiations between the U.S. and Russia.
**Violence Continues**
Russian forces launched an attack on residential areas in Sumy, including a children’s hospital. The attack killed civilians and damaged infrastructure.
The Kremlin-linked official said that Vladimir Putin cannot afford to lose these territories politically and intends to solidify its grip on them at any cost.
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