Kursk Not Discussed in Saudi-U.S. Negotiations Regarding Ukraine
Negotiations in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the U.S. did not address territorial issues concerning Kursk, dismissing associated conspiracy theories. Key outcomes include U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing commitments, along with Ukraine’s proposal for a ceasefire. Russia’s potential reaction to these developments remains ambiguous.
During recent negotiations between Ukraine and the United States in Saudi Arabia, the status of the Kursk region did not arise as a discussion topic. According to a reliable government source cited by RBC-Ukraine, there was no mention of territorial concessions, nor was there any talk of withdrawing Ukrainian forces from Kursk.
The source labeled certain theories circulating on social media, suggesting that such a withdrawal had been agreed upon, as “complete nonsense.” They further elaborated on the complexities of predicting Russia’s response to the proposed 30-day ceasefire, indicating that it would be challenging for Russia to openly reject the proposal without appearing pro-war.
During the discussions, held in Jeddah on March 11, significant outcomes included the U.S. decision to resume military support for Ukraine and a commitment to restore intelligence sharing. Ukraine expressed its willingness to engage in a ceasefire with Russia, an initiative put forth by U.S. representatives during the talks.
In summary, discussions in Saudi Arabia did not cover the issue of territorial concessions in the Kursk region, dispelling conspiracy theories surrounding such claims. The negotiations resulted in U.S. commitments to aid and intelligence sharing, alongside Ukraine’s proposal for a ceasefire with Russia. The anticipated Russian response remains uncertain, as rejecting the ceasefire could align them with pro-war sentiments.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
