US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDF


Ban Barkawi
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Ukrainian and US officials are holding three days of discussions in Jeddah in an effort to end the war with Russia. A deal signed by Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been welcomed by Arab countries. Negotiations over a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Doha.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Saudi Crown Prince and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy discuss efforts to reach peace with Russia

Arab countries welcome deal to integrate SDF into Syrian state institutions

Israeli negotiators in Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks

US offered Hamas 10 to 15-year truce as part of unprecedented talks

This episode features Taylor Heyman, Assistant Foreign Editor and Jerusalem Correspondent Thomas Helm.

Updated: March 12, 2025, 2:00 AM
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