From March 24 to 25 local time, in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, the United States, Russia and Ukraine held several rounds of talks around the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After the talks, the United States, Russia and Ukraine issued statements respectively, reaching a series of consensus on key issues such as the safety of navigation in the Black Sea and the protection of energy facilities, which brought new hope for promoting the peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 鈥�

US statement: Multi dimensional promotion of peace process

On March 25th, the United States issued separate statements regarding talks with Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. The statement shows that the United States has reached a consensus with Russia and Ukraine on ensuring the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. All parties will refrain from the use of force and prevent commercial vessels from being used for military purposes. At the same time, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to develop measures with the United States to implement an agreement prohibiting attacks on energy facilities on both sides. 鈥�

In the field of economic cooperation, the United States has stated that it will help Russia restore channels for exporting agricultural products and fertilizers to the world market, reduce maritime insurance costs, and strengthen port access and payment systems for such transactions. In addition, the United States and Ukraine agree that the United States will continue to work to help realize the exchange of prisoners of war, release civilian detainees, and repatriate Ukrainian children forcibly transferred. The United States reiterates that it will continue to promote negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and push for a peaceful resolution of the conflict based on the agreement reached in Riyadh. 鈥�

Ukrainian statement: Clarify the right of self-defense and subsequent actions

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced the results of the talks on the afternoon of the 25th. In terms of maritime safety in the Black Sea, Ukraine emphasizes that if Russian warships operate outside the eastern Black Sea region, it will be considered a violation of the agreement and a threat to Ukraine's national security. Ukraine will fully exercise its right to self-defense. 鈥�

Umerov also pointed out that in order to effectively implement the agreement, it is necessary to hold supplementary technical consultations as soon as possible to reach consensus on the details and technical aspects of the implementation, monitoring, and control of the agreement. In addition, Ukraine welcomes the participation of third countries in mediation and supports the effective implementation of energy and maritime agreements. 鈥�

Russian statement: Propose conditions for lifting sanctions

On the 25th, the Kremlin in Russia issued a statement stating that the implementation of the "Black Sea Initiative" and measures taken by the United States to promote Russia's resumption of agricultural and fertilizer exports will come into effect under certain conditions. These conditions include lifting sanctions on financial organizations such as the Agricultural Bank of Russia and incorporating them into the SWIFT system; Lift sanctions and restrictions on trade and investment, grain and fertilizer production exporters, related insurance companies, and Russian ships; Lift restrictions on supplying agricultural machinery and related goods to Russia. 鈥�

The Kremlin stated that Russia and the United States have agreed to develop specific measures to implement the agreement reached by the two heads of state to prohibit attacks on Russian Ukrainian energy facilities for 30 days from March 18th. The agreement can be extended, and if either party breaches it, the other party can withdraw. On the same day, the Kremlin announced a list of suspended strikes on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine, including refineries, oil and gas pipelines, power generation, and transmission infrastructure. 鈥�

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov stated on the evening of the 25th that Russia and the United States will continue to cooperate in a constructive and positive manner, and will soon release another joint statement. 鈥�

Zelensky: No consensus reached on territorial issues

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated during a media meeting on the 25th that Ukraine has not reached any consensus with the United States and Russia on territorial issues. He stated that the "most difficult issues" in negotiations with Russia are territorial and comprehensive ceasefire issues. During the Riyadh talks, the Ukrainian US delegation did not discuss territorial issues, but he believes that the US Russian delegation may have had relevant discussions. 鈥�

Zerenski also revealed that the US side believes that the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in terms of maritime and energy facilities should begin immediately after the issuance of the Uzbek US Joint Statement and the US Russia Joint Statement. Ukraine and the US will monitor the ceasefire. The parties also discussed the participation of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and other third parties in ceasefire monitoring. Both Ukraine and the United States have agreed to hold the next round of negotiations on the details of the ceasefire as soon as possible. 鈥�

On the 25th, US President Trump announced that significant progress has been made on the Ukraine issue. Russia and Ukraine will reach an agreement on a maritime ceasefire, and other countries will participate in monitoring the ceasefire process. The United States will consider Russia's request for sanctions relief. 鈥�

The achievement of the series of talks in Riyadh has provided new ideas and directions for the peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, the parties may still face many challenges in the follow-up implementation process. The international community will continue to pay attention to the latest developments of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the progress of the peace negotiations.