Negotiations for a Black Sea Ceasefire

A U.S. delegation is in talks with Russian officials to negotiate a ceasefire regarding the conflict with Ukraine, with discussions taking place in Saudi Arabia. These negotiations follow an agreement where Russia tentatively accepted a proposal to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days. Despite reported optimism about resolving this ongoing conflict, both sides have continued military activities, including a large-scale drone attack on Kyiv that resulted in civilian casualties. The aim is to address broader issues surrounding energy security and critical infrastructure amid escalating tensions.