"Saudi Arabia Takes Lead in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthening Global South Alliances"
Saudi Arabia is set to host peace talks involving Western countries, Ukraine, and key developing nations such as India and Brazil, in an effort by Europe and Washington to garner international support for Ukraine's peace demands. The talks, which exclude Russia, aim to consolidate backing for peace terms favorable to Ukraine and will bring together senior officials from up to 30 countries in Jeddah.