The meetings begin after US officials held talks with a team from Kyiv yesterday.

Uncertainty remains over how and when 30-day halt on energy strikes would take effect amid a gulf on expectations

US special envoy says he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin as new round of Ukraine ceasefire talks begin.

The US is optimistic about high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv and Moscow are less so.

The US is optimistic about high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv and Moscow are less so.

Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia amid ongoing drone attacks.

Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia amid ongoing drone attacks.

This follows discussions with Ukrainian diplomats on Sunday.

US and Ukrainian officials to meet for ceasefire discussions in Saudi Arabia, ahead of separate US-Russia talks on Monday