**Ukraine to Push for US Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing**
Ukrainian officials will ask the US to lift its freeze on military aid and intelligence sharing during talks in Saudi Arabia. The meetings are set to take place on March 11.
**Key Issues to be Discussed**
The Ukrainian and US delegations will discuss a potential peace agreement with Russia and negotiations on a critical minerals deal. Ukraine is expected to propose a partial ceasefire covering long-range drone and missile strikes, as well as hostilities in the Black Sea.
**US Suspension of Military Aid**
The US suspended all military aid to Ukraine worth billions after President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s meeting with President Donald Trump on February 28. CIA Director John Ratcliffe also confirmed that intelligence sharing had been halted.
**Zelensky’s Response**
President Zelensky has emphasized the need for security guarantees, including long-term US support, to accompany any ceasefire agreement. Washington has not offered such assurances.
**Trump’s Views**
US President Donald Trump expects Ukraine to sign a critical minerals deal and wants to see signals that Kyiv is prepared for peace talks with Russia.
**Latest Developments**
The Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia was hit by Ukrainian forces, resulting in 1,190 casualties. U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy expressed frustration over the lack of progress in resolving the conflict.