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

 

 

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A Russian strike in Kyiv killed three people, including a five-year-old girl, on Saturday

US negotiators are holding talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh with their Ukrainian counterparts and separately with the Russians on Monday.

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.