Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is received in Jeddah by Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of Makkah region, and Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi upon his arrival to the Kingdom.
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has arrived in Jeddah, on Monday, where he is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and hold scheduled discussions with US officials as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace.
According to Saudi Gazette, Zelenskyy will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stating, “After that, my team will remain in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners.”
He reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to pursuing peace.
An unnamed Ukrainian official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that, Kyiv plans to propose an air and naval ceasefire during talks with Washington in Saudi Arabia.
“We have a proposal for a ceasefire in the air and at sea, as these options are easier to implement, monitor, and initiate,” the official said.
US President Donald Trump, has expressed optimism regarding the upcoming discussions in Jeddah, stating, “I believe we will reach good results in the negotiations.”
Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a global mediator in resolving conflicts in an increasingly multipolar world.
In recent weeks, the Kingdom has hosted high-level negotiations between the US and Russia, attended by senior political figures from both sides.
Since the early days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Saudi Arabia has played a pivotal role in mitigating the crisis through diplomatic engagements led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the leaders of both nations. – SG
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