- Saudi Arabia to host peace talks among Western countries, Ukraine, and key developing countries.
- Efforts to consolidate international support for Ukraine's peace demands.
- Excludes Russia, which has shunned any serious talk of peace.
- Hope to frame future peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to Kyiv's advantage.
- Saudi Arabia chosen to host talks in hopes of persuading China to participate.
Saudi Arabia to Host Ukraine Peace Talks as Part of Western Effort to Woo Global South
Washington and Europe are hoping the talks, which exclude Russia, can lead to international backing for peace terms favoring Ukraine
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