Ukraine criticizes US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia as appeasement of Moscow

Ukraine has expressed strong disapproval of recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, claiming the US is "appeasing" Moscow. This reaction follows a Russian drone attack that killed two people and injured 26 just hours before the negotiations began. Ukrainian officials criticized the talks, stating they were poorly prepared and served as a platform for Russian demands. They emphasized that any peace agreement without Ukraine's involvement would be unacceptable and could lead to further conflict. President Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not concede territory or accept ultimatums from Russia. He stated that diplomacy should not compromise Ukraine's sovereignty and called for the return of occupied regions through diplomatic efforts.