US and Russia agree to continue Ukraine peace talks as Moscow demands NATO concessions

The US and Russia have agreed to continue peace talks regarding Ukraine, appointing high-level teams to work on a resolution. This development follows a meeting in Riyadh, where both sides discussed various issues related to the conflict. Russia has intensified its demands, insisting that NATO must formally cancel its 2008 promise of future membership for Ukraine. This stance raises concerns among Ukraine and its European allies about potential concessions that could undermine their security interests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that any agreements must include Ukraine's consent. He emphasized that Ukraine will not accept deals made without its involvement.