Talks between the United States and Ukraine have started in Saudi Arabia to determine Ukraine's readiness to engage in President Donald Trump's peace process and regain access to U.S. military aid and intelligence. Both sides are working towards a just and lasting peace, with hopes for a resetting of relations following a previous meeting in the Oval Office.
Key Points
Ukraine's readiness for peace is being assessed
U.S. aid suspension as a negotiating tactic
Importance of finding a negotiated peace agreement
Pros
Constructive start to talks
Working towards a just and lasting peace
Possibility of a resetting of relations
Cons
Previous sarcastic remarks by President Zelensky
Potential difficulty in aligning on security guarantees