Marathon Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh dominated Russian media on March 24, with talks lasting over 12 hours. The delegations met after recent Putin-Trump calls established a pause in energy infrastructure strikes. Russian official Karasin described the talks as "creative," focusing on a Black Sea initiative.
Throughout the day, Russian media emphasized Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including strikes on an oil pumping station in Kuban and a gas condensate field in Crimea. Officials framed these as evidence of Kyiv's untrustworthiness despite ongoing negotiations.
By evening, reports indicated the talks concluded without signed documents, with a joint statement expected on March 25. The Moscow Times claimed Russia was demanding full control of four Ukrainian regions during negotiations.
In domestic news, actor Mikhail Efremov received early release from prison, while Izvestia correspondent Alexander Fedorchak became the 15th journalist killed in the conflict zone.