Senior officials from around 40 countries, including the United States, China, and India, are attending talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peaceful end to Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks, aimed at gaining support from countries beyond its core Western backers, are not expected to result in a joint statement. Ukraine hopes that the talks will lead to a peace summit of global leaders to endorse principles in President Zelenskiy's plan for a settlement, including the return of all Ukrainian territory and the withdrawal of Russian troops. China's attendance at the talks is seen as a boost to Saudi Arabian diplomacy, but it does not guarantee agreement with Ukraine's desired outcomes.

Global Talks on Ukraine