US Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to resolve the pause in military aid to Ukraine during talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11. He highlighted the importance of potential concessions for a ceasefire, while notable officials from both countries will participate in the negotiations, although President Zelenskyy will not attend.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed optimism that the ongoing suspension of military aid to Ukraine may be resolved in upcoming discussions in Saudi Arabia, as reported by The Guardian. Rubio stated, “I think the notion of the pause in aid, broadly, is something I hope we can resolve. Obviously what happens tomorrow will be key to that.” He further addressed potential avenues for achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine, referencing Kyiv’s proposal for an air and sea truce, asserting that such concessions could be essential to ending the conflict.
Scheduled negotiations in Saudi Arabia are set for March 11, with a delegation from the United States that includes Marco Rubio, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. The Ukrainian delegation is expected to comprise significant officials, including Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Rustem Umerov, the Minister of Defense. Notably, although President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Saudi Arabia, he will not be participating in these discussions.
In summary, Secretary Rubio is hopeful that negotiations in Saudi Arabia will lead to a resolution of the suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Key discussions are anticipated to address not only the aid but also potential pathways to a ceasefire. The talks will include notable figures from both the Ukrainian and American delegations, although President Zelenskyy will not engage directly in this round of discussions.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
