High-Stakes Talks in Riyadh Aim for Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

US negotiators are trying to broker a partial ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war amid complex talks with Russia and Ukraine. Both sides struggle over which targets would ceasefire protect. Meanwhile, discussions include potential US ownership of a key Ukrainian nuclear plant. Cyberattacks and ongoing military strikes continue to complicate matters.

Intense negotiations are underway in Riyadh as US, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives attempt to broker a partial ceasefire in the three-year-old Ukraine conflict. Despite tentative agreements, disputes over which infrastructure will be protected remain unsolved.

US President Donald Trump's suggestion for US to potentially take control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant adds complexity to the situation. The plant, seized by Russia early in the war, is a crucial point of discussion in ongoing negotiations.

As diplomats talk, military actions persist. Cyberattacks hit Ukraine's railway system, Russian and Ukrainian forces continue strikes, and questions loom over a full ceasefire across the region. The geopolitical landscape remains fractious but hopes for progress are cautiously optimistic.

(With inputs from agencies.)