Ukrainian-Russian Talks in Florida: Seeking Peace

0:00It's March 21st, let's get into the latest global headlines. Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators kicked off a new round of talks in Florida on March 21st, aiming to edge closer to ending the four-year war between Kiev and Moscow. Russian representatives skipped the meeting, but discussions are set to continue through the weekend. Earlier this year, the two sides held U.S. brokerage sessions in the United Air of Emirates twice and once in Geneva last month. They managed some prisoner exchanges, but no major deals came out of those efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky stressed that keeping diplomacy alive is key for everyone while questioning if Russia is truly ready for Anne. Honest end to the fighting, the White House called the Florida talks constructive with the focus on resolving the remaining hurdles. The main hold-up is territory, especially Russia's push for Ukraine to give up the full Dombas region in the east. Teams are also working on bilateral agreements and a broad drone deal as Ukraine eyes similar packs with eight Middle Eastern nations amid rising.

1:04Tensions there. More sessions are planned for Sunday, led by U.S. Envoy Steve Whitkov and Jared Kushner with both sides hoping to align on practical next steps toward lasting peace.