**Ukrainian Delegation Heads to Saudi Arabia for Talks with US**
A Ukrainian delegation is in Jeddah, preparing for key talks with US officials on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The meeting will take place on March 11.
The Ukrainian team includes Andriy Yermak, the head of the Presidential Office, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously announced this lineup.
**US Delegation to Participate in Talks**
The US delegation will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. This meeting comes after tensions between Kyiv and Washington rose following a clash between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on February 28.
**Key Issues to be Discussed**
The Ukrainian team aims to push for the resumption of US military aid and intelligence sharing at the Jeddah talks. They will also propose a ceasefire in the air and at sea, along with a ban on long-range strikes.
In contrast, the US delegation is expected to press Kyiv to accept a partial truce as a foundation for negotiations to end the war.
**Background**
The meeting follows heightened tensions between Kyiv and Washington after Zelensky clashed with Trump in the Oval Office. The US had previously suspended all military aid to Ukraine and halted intelligence sharing, potentially limiting Ukraine’s ability to conduct long-range attacks.
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