According to information from Reuters, progress has been made during the negotiations between the United States and Russia in Riyadh, and a positive announcement is anticipated shortly.

Source: Reuters, citing their sources

Details: A source in the White House reported that during the talks in Riyadh, progress was achieved, and a positive announcement is expected soon.

Russian sources indicated that the negotiations concluded late on Monday, and a draft joint statement has been sent to Moscow and Washington for final approval, with both parties planning to publish it on Tuesday.

The White House stated that the primary goal of this round of talks in Saudi Arabia is to secure a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, from which Russia withdrew in 2023.

Background: The Russian and American delegations completed talks in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, concerning the end of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Previously, on March 23, discussions took place in Riyadh between the American and Ukrainian delegations.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the meeting aimed to define the parameters of various ceasefire proposals currently on the table.

After the conclusion of talks between Americans and Russians, the Ukrainian delegation will hold follow-up negotiations with the US delegation, confirmed President Volodymyr Zelensky.