The United States and Russia are set to release a joint statement following their discussions in Saudi Arabia at 10 AM on March 25, according to CBS News citing sources.
Source: CBS News
Exact words from the media: "The statement is expected to be released at 4 AM Washington time and 11 AM Moscow time (10 AM Kyiv time), two sources reported."
Details: The talks in Riyadh aimed at reaching an agreement to cease hostilities in the Black Sea.
According to CBS News, the specifics of the upcoming statement remain unclear, but reports from the American technical team in Riyadh to the Trump administration appeared optimistic.
One source indicated that Ukrainian officials were also briefed on the outcomes of the negotiations.
Background:
- On March 24, Russian and American delegations concluded negotiations in Riyadh regarding the end of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Russian sources, the meeting lasted 12 hours with breaks.
- The Kremlin previously stated that the main focus of discussions with the American delegation in Saudi Arabia would be the renewal of the Black Sea grain initiative, from which Russia withdrew in 2023.