Ukraine Hopes To Secure ‘At Least’ Partial Ceasefire, Defence Minister To Lead Delegation At Saudi Talks

Last Updated:March 21, 2025, 19:38 IST

Saudi talks where they will meet with American officials trying to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukrainian servicemen of the 24th Mechanized Brigade fire a 120mm mortar towards Russian positions at an undisclosed location near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (IMAGE: AFP)

Ukrainian officials said that they hope to secure “at least a partial ceasefire" when its delegation meets American officials in Saudi Arabia next week. Officials told news agency AFP that its Defence Minister Rustem Umierov will lead the Ukrainian delegation.

Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine Hopes To Secure ‘At Least’ Partial Ceasefire, Defence Minister To Lead Delegation At Saudi Talks