U.S., Ukraine conclude "productive" talks in Riyadh

Ukrainian Defense Minister announced Sunday that the talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations have concluded in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, saying the discussion was "productive and focused," with "key points including energy" addressed. 

In a post on social media platform X, the minister, who led the Ukrainian delegation, emphasized that Ukrainian President 's goal is "to secure a just and lasting peace" for Ukraine and Europe at large. The meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, came after telephone talks between Ukraine's President and US President on Wednesday last week. 

The US government announced that Zelenskyy agreed in the talks to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities. Ukraine suggested that its delegation would discuss with its US counterpart a proposal to halt attacks on infrastructure facilities as well when they meet in Riyadh. The US team is expected to hold talks with Russian officials on Monday.