Cliff Notes
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is traveling to Saudi Arabia in advance of critical negotiations with U.S. officials regarding continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Former President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. is close to resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which had previously been paused, coinciding with Zelenskiy’s diplomatic efforts.
- The talks are expected to be challenging as both America and Ukraine aim to address pressing military and financial aid needs, with negotiations anticipated to cover crucial topics impacting the war’s trajectory.
- Ukrainian officials are actively working to persuade U.S. lawmakers to maintain and enhance military support, signaling the importance of U.S. assistance in sustaining Ukraine’s defense efforts.
- The backdrop of these discussions includes the recent engagement of high-level U.S. officials, including Secretary Rubio, in international diplomacy to bolster alliances.
Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks – Reuters.com
- Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks Reuters.com
- Trump says pause on sharing US intelligence with Ukraine ‘just about lifted’ as Zelenskyy heads to Riyadh before key talks – Europe live The Guardian
- America and Ukraine prepare for brutal negotiations The Economist
- Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks Financial Times
- Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Canada Department of State