U.S. and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at making progress towards a broad ceasefire in Ukraine.

On Monday, in Saudi Arabia, talks are scheduled between delegations from Russia and the USA. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that the main topic will be the restoration of the functioning of the so-called Black Sea Initiative.

The U.S. and Russia are expected to release a joint statement on Tuesday morning after discussions in Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving a Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.

After a highly anticipated phone call, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed several key issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, though questions remain about the path to peace.

The Kremlin suggests that the presidents of Russia and the USA may have spoken more frequently than officially reported. Is it true? Many pieces of information provided by Russian media or government officials are elements of propaganda.