Russia Selenskyj confirms visit to Saudi Arabia
Following the first exploratory talks between Ukrainian and American negotiators in Saudi Arabia on a possible path to peace in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi now also wants to travel to Jeddah. "Tomorrow we will continue to work for peace - I will visit Saudi Arabia," he confirmed in his daily video address on Sunday evening, confirming his participation in the negotiations. The first talks between the negotiators had already been satisfactory. "We hope for results, both in terms of peace and continued support."
09.03.2025, 22:09
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also taking part in the talks with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. Rubio will leave for Jeddah on Monday to discuss a possible peace solution for the Russian war of aggression against the country with the Ukrainian side, according to the US State Department in Washington.
In addition to Zelenskyi, the Ukrainian side will be joined at the meeting in Saudi Arabia by his chancellery chief Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov. Ukraine has been defending itself against the Russian war of aggression for more than three years.
Saudi Arabia is also being discussed for a possible later meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. However, there is no timetable for this yet.
In February, representatives of the US government had already met with colleagues from Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to resume their relations during a phone call in February.
