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Kuwait Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
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Kuwait Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi capital Riyadh - File/AAWSAT

The State of Kuwait has welcomed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine crisis.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting talks between the US and Russian sides, reflecting its active role in promoting international peace and security, SPA reported.
The ministry praised the recent phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, considering it an important step towards de-escalation, halting the conflict, and enhancing regional and international stability.
The ministry highlighted Kuwait's consistent and supportive stance on diplomatic solutions to crises, reiterating its support for all initiatives to end conflicts and achieve sustainable peace.

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Saudi Arabia Hosting 3rd Round of Negotiations between the US, Russia, Ukraine

Senior Saudi, American and Russian officials are seen at talks hosted by Riyadh on February 18. (Reuters)
Senior Saudi, American and Russian officials are seen at talks hosted by Riyadh on February 18. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Hosting 3rd Round of Negotiations between the US, Russia, Ukraine

Senior Saudi, American and Russian officials are seen at talks hosted by Riyadh on February 18. (Reuters)
Senior Saudi, American and Russian officials are seen at talks hosted by Riyadh on February 18. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia is hosting the third round of meetings aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.

On Sunday, American and Ukrainian officials met to discuss proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine's defense minister said.

American and Russian officials will meet in Riyadh on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat learned that the third round will be held on the level of technical teams. More meetings will be announced in the future with the hopes of achieving a breakthrough.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about the chances for ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

"I feel that (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants peace," Witkoff told Fox News on Sunday.

"I think that you're going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that, you'll naturally gravitate into a full-on shooting ceasefire."

White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday the United States was talking through a range of confidence-building measures aimed at ending the war, including on the future of Ukrainian children taken into Russia.

Asked about the goals for the broader negotiations, Waltz said that after a Black Sea ceasefire was agreed, "we'll talk the line of control, which is the actual front lines".

"And that gets into the details of verification mechanisms, peacekeeping, freezing the lines where they are," Waltz said. "And then of course, the broader and permanent peace."

Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center Dr. Abdulaziz Sager told Asharq Al-Awsat that the third round of talks may perhaps lead to parties to agree on a middle ground.

He explained that Washington's continued support to Kyiv may have a positive effect in persuading Moscow to offer concessions.

He stressed, however, that it is unlikely that the US will return to offering the same level of support like the former administration under President Joe Biden.

But, regardless of the leanings of the new administration, the "US has no strategic interest in Russia emerging as victor in the conflict," he went on to say.

The conflict in Ukraine is complex and various interests are at stake, so it will not be easy to resolve, Saqer stated. "Saudi Arabia is therefore helping move things forward."

The conflict in Ukraine is effectively taking place on two levels: The first involves Ukraine and its western allies with Russia and the second involved Ukraine and its European allies with the current US administration under President Donald Trump.