Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced peace talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with US-Russia discussions. He criticized Russian President Putin's demands and emphasized that NATO membership should remain on the table. Zelensky rejected claims about ceding Ukraine's nuclear plants to the US and insisted Crimea is integral to Ukraine. He called for continued military aid from the EU and highlighted the need for security arrangements in any peace deal. Full article (bbc.com europe)