Russia denies plans for talks with U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, cited by Kommersant, stated that no such talks are scheduled.

"It is not planned. Moreover, no information has been received from the American side," Zakharova said.

Earlier, CNN reported that U.S. officials would meet not only with Ukrainian representatives but also with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia this week.

The U.S.-Ukraine talks in Jeddah aim to strengthen bilateral ties following a dispute in the Oval Office on February 28.

• According to The Times, the UK has advised Ukraine ahead of the discussions to avoid another diplomatic rift.