US to assess if Ukraine willing to make meaningful concessions to Russia
Ukraine will propose an air and sea ceasefire with Russia at talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, focusing on drones, missiles, and not targeting the Russian energy sector. Paris will host discussions on a potential peacekeeping mission for Ukraine. Zelenskiy is in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the war, while Ukrainian forces have slowed Russia's advance in Donetsk but face pressure in the Kursk region. US-Ukraine relations have deteriorated, with intelligence sharing potentially affected. European states have increased support for Ukraine amid these developments. Discussions on a US deal for Ukraine's natural resources are also anticipated.
