Protecting energy facilities and civilian infrastructure are among the first points of the talks that Trump wants to advance towards ending the war in Ukraine. This afternoon, talks have begun in Saudi Arabia to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia late on Sunday to discuss a possible partial ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, part of an escalating diplomatic push by U.S. President Donald Trump to end three years of war.

Talks in Riyadh between Ukrainian and US officials, part of an effort to end Russia’s three-year invasion of its neighbor, started on Sunday afternoon, Ukraine’s defense minister said.