The United States and Russia are set to release a joint statement following negotiations that took place in Saudi Arabia at 10 AM on March 25, according to CBS News.

Source: CBS News

Media Quote: "The announcement is scheduled for 4 AM Washington D.C. time and 11 AM Moscow time (10 AM Kyiv time – ed.), as reported by two sources."

Details: The talks in Riyadh focused on achieving a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea region.

According to CBS News sources, while the specifics of the statement remain unclear, reports from the American technical team presented to the Trump administration appeared optimistic.

One source mentioned that Ukrainian officials were also briefed on the negotiation outcomes.

Background:

• On March 24, Russian and American delegations concluded negotiations in Riyadh concerning the end of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Russian state media, the meeting lasted 12 hours with breaks. 
• Earlier, the Kremlin indicated that the focus of discussions with the American delegation in Saudi Arabia would be on the revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which Russia exited in 2023.