**Ukraine and US to Discuss Peace Framework in Saudi Arabia**
A meeting between Ukrainian and US delegations will take place next week in Saudi Arabia. The meeting aims to discuss a potential peace agreement and an initial ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the plans on March 6. He said that discussions are underway to finalize the location of the meeting, with Riyadh or Jeddah being considered.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine and the US have resumed talks and are preparing for a meeting. He stated that Ukraine is ready to take necessary steps for peace and has proposed what those steps are.
**US Delegation**
The US delegation will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Witkoff. The meeting is scheduled for March 11.
**Tensions Between Kyiv and Washington**
Tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated following a heated Oval Office exchange between Zelensky, Trump, and US Vice President JD Vance on February 28. This led to the collapse of a bilateral agreement on Ukraine’s mineral resources and prompted Trump to freeze all military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
**Way Forward**
White House officials have publicly signaled that Zelensky must issue an apology and commit to peace talks for discussions to resume. Zelensky has reaffirmed his willingness to work toward peace under Trump’s “strong leadership.”
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