As the war intensifies, Zelensky seeks Saudi Arabia's role in negotiating a fair peace deal with Russia while mending ties with the U.S.
**Zelensky Engages Saudi Crown Prince in Peace Talks Amid Ukraine War**
**Zelensky Engages Saudi Crown Prince in Peace Talks Amid Ukraine War**
Ukrainian President aims for diplomatic breakthroughs to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, aiming to forge a strategic diplomatic pathway towards resolving Ukraine’s conflict with Russia. This encounter aligns with high-stakes discussions scheduled between Ukrainian officials and U.S. representatives in the influential Gulf nation.
The Saudi Crown Prince, who has worked to rehabilitate his international reputation after past accusations of human rights violations, is positioning his country as a key intermediary in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. His prior engagement in facilitating a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange illustrates his growing importance on the world stage. Former President Trump has also floated the idea of a significant summit between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin occurring in Saudi Arabia, further underscoring the kingdom’s diplomatic ambitions.
Previously, Zelensky had to cancel a visit to Saudi Arabia that coincided with a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov—a meeting aimed at recalibrating U.S.-Russia relations. However, on social media, Zelensky expressed a firm commitment to pursue peace, stating, “Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very first second of this war,” and emphasizing the urgency of responding to the proposals on the table for a lasting solution. As the conflict approaches its three-year mark, Zelensky's upcoming meetings are viewed as pivotal in the ongoing quest for stability in the region.
The Saudi Crown Prince, who has worked to rehabilitate his international reputation after past accusations of human rights violations, is positioning his country as a key intermediary in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. His prior engagement in facilitating a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange illustrates his growing importance on the world stage. Former President Trump has also floated the idea of a significant summit between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin occurring in Saudi Arabia, further underscoring the kingdom’s diplomatic ambitions.
Previously, Zelensky had to cancel a visit to Saudi Arabia that coincided with a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov—a meeting aimed at recalibrating U.S.-Russia relations. However, on social media, Zelensky expressed a firm commitment to pursue peace, stating, “Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very first second of this war,” and emphasizing the urgency of responding to the proposals on the table for a lasting solution. As the conflict approaches its three-year mark, Zelensky's upcoming meetings are viewed as pivotal in the ongoing quest for stability in the region.
