US, Russia may hold new talks on Ukraine in Riyadh in April: Report

ISTANBUL

A second round of US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict may take place in the Saudi capital Riyadh in mid-April, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported.

Technical consultations will continue, though the next meeting is still being arranged, it said.

The first round was held on March 24 in Riyadh, where the sides discussed reviving the Black Sea grain deal.

Russia was represented by senior officials Grigory Karasin and Sergey Beseda, while the US delegation included Andrew Peek and Michael Anton.

Following the talks, both sides agreed to ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea and avoid the use of force. The US also pledged to help ease Russian agricultural exports, including access to ports and payment systems.