Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have both arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of high-stakes talks between their delegations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelenskyy stated on social media that he met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday to discuss “bilateral matters and cooperation with other partners.”
The Ukrainian leader said they had a “detailed discussion” about the steps and conditions needed to resolve the war and achieve lasting peace. He said Saudi Arabia plays a vital role in facilitating diplomacy.
“I specifically emphasized the issue of the release of prisoners and the return of our children, which could become a key step in building trust in diplomatic efforts,” Zelenskyy stated. “A significant part of the discussion was dedicated to the formats of security guarantees.”…