The meeting in Saudi Arabia marks a pivotal moment as peace negotiations gain momentum, highlighting global diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing war.
Zelensky Aims for Peace Talks with Saudi Crown Prince Before Key U.S. Meetings
Zelensky Aims for Peace Talks with Saudi Crown Prince Before Key U.S. Meetings
Ukrainian President seeks favorable terms to end conflict with Russia amidst crucial diplomatic discussions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to engage with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia on Monday as part of his ongoing efforts to mend relations with the United States while striving to secure a favorable deal to conclude the war with Russia. This upcoming meeting, which takes place in the strategically positioned Gulf nation, precedes an important dialogue scheduled for Tuesday involving both Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
Crown Prince Mohammed, who has repositioned Saudi Arabia as a diplomatic intermediary despite past criticisms regarding human rights, has been active in proposing solutions to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Last year, Saudi Arabia played a crucial role in facilitating a complex prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. Moreover, former President Trump has suggested that the nation might serve as the venue for potential discussions between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky recently postponed a prior visit to Saudi Arabia that would have coincided with a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. However, during a social media announcement on Saturday, the Ukrainian President emphasized his commitment to pursuing peace, stating that he is “determined to do everything to end this war with a just and lasting peace.” He articulated Ukraine's long-standing pursuit of peace since the onset of Russia’s invasion three years ago, noting that "realistic proposals are on the table" and stressing the importance of timely action to bring about resolution.
Crown Prince Mohammed, who has repositioned Saudi Arabia as a diplomatic intermediary despite past criticisms regarding human rights, has been active in proposing solutions to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Last year, Saudi Arabia played a crucial role in facilitating a complex prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. Moreover, former President Trump has suggested that the nation might serve as the venue for potential discussions between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky recently postponed a prior visit to Saudi Arabia that would have coincided with a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. However, during a social media announcement on Saturday, the Ukrainian President emphasized his commitment to pursuing peace, stating that he is “determined to do everything to end this war with a just and lasting peace.” He articulated Ukraine's long-standing pursuit of peace since the onset of Russia’s invasion three years ago, noting that "realistic proposals are on the table" and stressing the importance of timely action to bring about resolution.
