Ukraine-Russia warfare: US support may resume tomorrow, says Rubio

Nato Secretary Common Mark Rutte mentioned the group’s help for Ukraine is “unwavering” following a gathering in Sarajevo on Monday.

“Necessary to be in Sarajevo in the present day. #NATO stays firmly dedicated to the sovereignty & territorial integrity of [Ukraine]. Political management is vital to additional progress & stability. NATO’s help is unwavering,” he mentioned on X.

Volodymyr Zelensky has begun assembly with Saudi officers after touching down in Jeddah this afternoon.

Zelensky met with the Deputy Governor of Makkah Area Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, forward of his assembly with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sulman later in the present day.

The Ukrainian president’s go to comes forward of US-Ukraine peace talks, however he gained’t be a part of these conferences – they are going to be led by his chief of employees, and ht US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump forward of talks in Saudi Arabia a few peace deal to finish the Ukraine warfare.

A Downing Avenue spokesman mentioned: “The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump forward of the US Ukraine dialogue in Saudi Arabia.

“The Prime Minister mentioned that UK officers had been chatting with Ukraine officers over the weekend and so they stay dedicated to an enduring peace.

“The Prime Minister mentioned he hoped there could be a constructive consequence to the talks that will allow US support and intelligence sharing to be restarted.”

Volodymyr Zelensky has landed in Jeddah forward of peace talks between Ukraine and the US tomorrow.

The Ukrainian president isn’t main his nation’s delegation on the talks – that’s the job of his chief of employees, Andriy Yermak, alongside International Minister Andriy Sybiha and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.

They are going to meet with the American group led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following a “constructive name” between Rubio and Sybiha on Friday.

Each side hope to search out an settlement for ending the warfare, however the talks come after a tense few weeks of US-Ukrainian relations following a disaterous White Home assembly between Donald Trump, his vp JD Vance and Zelensky.

Ukraine’s navy says it has struck two Russian oil refineries prior to now two days, in what it described as a strategic hit on Russian provides.

The Common Workers of the Armed Forces mentioned in a translated submit on social media that they struck an oil refinery within the Ryazan area and the following day hit a refinery within the Samara area.

The employees submit mentioned the Ryazan facility produced 840,000 tons of high-grade jet gasoline, however particulars of the particular harm have been being clarified.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his hopes for peace in the present day forward of talks between US and Ukrainian officers on a possible peace settlement tomorrow.

Zelensky was heading to Saudi Arabia in the present day forward of tomorrow’s talks in Jeddah to satisfy with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

In a submit on X, Zelensky wrote: “Ukraine has been in search of peace because the very first second of the warfare, and now we have all the time mentioned that the one motive it continues is Russia.

“I’m grateful to each unit and each brigade defending Ukraine’s positions, making certain the destruction of the occupiers, and making each effort to offer our nation with the energy wanted to deliver peace nearer.”

The US expects substantial progress in talks with Ukraine this week and hopes {that a} deal on crucial minerals may be signed, president Donald Trump’s Center East envoy Steve Witkoff mentioned on Monday. US negotiators have been set to satisfy with Ukrainians this week in Saudi Arabia.

“I feel that we’re going over there with an expectation that we will make substantial progress,” Witkoff mentioned in an interview with Fox Information.

Requested if he thought Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky would return to the US to signal a minerals deal this week, Witkoff mentioned, “I’m actually hopeful. All of the indicators are very, very constructive.”

Witkoff mentioned amongst vital objects on the desk will probably be safety protocols for the Ukrainians and territorial points.

Intelligence sharing additionally will probably be mentioned at this week’s conferences, Witkoff instructed Fox Information simply earlier than leaving for the Center East for talks on Gaza. Nonetheless, he mentioned, the US by no means shut off intelligence for something defensive that Ukrainians wanted.

With Russia struggling to make positive aspects within the east of the Ukraine, the sudden assault within the Kursk area seems like a coordinated transfer between the Kremlin and the White Home, World Affairs editor Sam Kiley studies from Kyiv.