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- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is “fully committed” to talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia this week focused on a bilateral minerals deal and ending the fighting with Russia.
- Tuesday’s discussions in Jeddah will take place at a time when President Donald Trump has upended the US’s wartime policies, engaging directly with Russia while cutting off military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.
- On the ground, Russian forces are stepping up pressure on Ukrainian forces holding parts of Russia’s Kursk region while also trying to gain a foothold in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
- Zelenskyy, who had a furious exchange with Trump and his Vice President JD Vance at the White House late last month, is due to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday.
- A team including his chief of staff and top ministers will take part in the talks with a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.