From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / March 25, 2025
As Riyadh Negotiations Stretch for 12 Hours, Moscow Continues Bombardment While Ukrainian Forces Make Limited Gains in Belgorod and Kharkiv
Summary of the Day – March 24, 2025
The diplomatic dance in Saudi Arabia unfolded against a backdrop of continued violence as US and Russian delegations concluded 12 hours of talks on March 24, focusing primarily on Black Sea security and a potential moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes. Meanwhile, on the ground, a Russian missile strike wounded 94 civilians, including 23 children, in the northeastern city of Sumy. Ukrainian forces have made modest but significant advances into Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, seizing the village of Demidovka, while also reclaiming territory near Dvorichna in Kharkiv Oblast. The Kremlin continues to push maximalist territorial demands while simultaneously undercutting negotiations through its actions on the battlefield. President Donald Trump signaled that territorial divisions are actively being negotiated, remarking that discussions are underway regarding “lines of demarcation” and even power plant ownership. Amid this complex landscape, European leaders prepare for a crucial meeting in Paris on March 27 that may determine the future security architecture for Ukraine.
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