The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal.
The US hopes for a broad ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war within weeks, potentially by April 20, despite increased Russian strikes and signals indicating no rush to a deal. The US will hold parallel negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia. Russia has maximalist demands, while European officials fear the US president may concede too much, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Russia is accused of using negotiations to buy time for battlefield gains.