A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks

US negotiators held talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.

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Washington's aim is to bring about an immediate partial ceasefire to the war in Ukraine, followed by a comprehensive peace deal.

So could these Riyadh talks produce the breakthrough so many are hoping for?

It depends who you listen to.

"I feel that he (Putin) wants peace," said President Trump's personal envoy Steve Witkoff, adding: "I think that you're going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress."

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