The Brief No 65
10 March 2025
Ukraine has insisted that there can never be peace talks or any discussions about “Ukraine without Ukraine”. It has also insisted on having a seat on the table when discussions about ending the war in Ukraine take place.
The US held talks in Saudi Arabia with Russia on the war in Ukraine without involving Ukraine.
Days before that, the White House confirmed a telephone call between President Putin of Russia and Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.
On 28 Feb 2025, during a state visit to the US, President Zelensky was berated by both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance during a press conference inside the White House. Zelensky was accused of being ungrateful and disrespectful.
The dial seems to have shifted in terms of US’s attitude towards Ukraine, particularly towards President Zelensky after the incident in the White House.
President Zelensky is due to meet the US delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 11 March 2025 on ending the war with Russia.
The invitation of President Zelensky, who was initially excluded from these crucial talks about the future of his country, is certainly a win for President Zelensky.
Afrasid is ready to provide commentary and analysis as the world awaits the outcome of the meeting.
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