The United States and Russia are set to announce a joint statement following negotiations in Riyadh scheduled for 10 AM on March 25, according to CBS News citing sources.

Source: CBS News

Media Quote: "The statement is expected to be released at 4 AM Washington D.C. time and 11 AM Moscow time (10 AM Kyiv time)", two sources reported.

Details: The discussions in Riyadh aimed to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea.

According to CBS News sources, the specifics of the statement remain unclear, but reports from the American technical team in Riyadh to the Trump administration were optimistic.

One source indicated that Ukrainian officials were also briefed on the outcomes of the negotiations.

Background:

• On March 24, Russian and American delegations concluded negotiations in Riyadh concerning the end of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian propagandists reported that the meeting lasted 12 hours with breaks.
• The Kremlin previously stated that the main topic of discussion with the American delegation in Saudi Arabia would be the revival of the Black Sea grain initiative, which Russia exited in 2023.