Productive Talks in Saudi Arabia to Secure Peace in Ukraine, Russia Calls Meeting Doomed

Talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and other countries to secure international support for a peaceful settlement to the war with Russia were described as productive by a senior Ukrainian official. However, Russia called the meeting a doomed attempt to gain support for Ukraine. The talks involved over 40 countries, including China, India, and the United States, and aimed to secure international support for Ukraine's principles for peace, including the withdrawal of Russian troops and the return of Ukrainian territory. President Zelenskiy hopes to hold a global summit based on these principles later this year.