Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce

Negotiators from the United States and Russia met on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks aimed at achieving a partial ceasefire in the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, which started over three years ago.

The talks followed a round of negotiations on Sunday between US and Ukrainian officials in the Saudi capital, which Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said were "productive and focused".

Ukrainian officials, led by Umerov, were expected to hold a fresh round of talks with the US delegation in Riyadh on Monday.