Russia said it needs to learn more about the talks set to happen in Saudi Arabia, which were first reported by the Wall Street Journal and not scheduled to include a Kremlin delegation. The discussions are designed to lead to international backing of a peace agreement, favoring Ukraine's position, the WSJ reported. When asked about the talks, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov allegedly told reporters that Russia would follow the meeting, as the country needs to understand what goals are set and what will be discussed. "Any attempt to promote a peaceful settlement deserves a positive evaluation," Peskov said, according to a Reuters report. Peskov did, however, highlight that the Kremlin currently sees no grounds for peace negotiations with Ukraine.

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Persons: Dmitry Peskov, Peskov, Volodymyr Zelenksyy's, Andriy Yermak, — Hannah Ward, Glenton Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Kremlin, Reuters Locations: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Moscow, East, South