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Zelenskyy Meets Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Peace Framework with Rubio Amid Russian Advances

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Updated Mar 11, 2025, 08:49 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for crucial talks aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskyy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral matters, cooperation with other partners, and steps needed to resolve the conflict and achieve lasting peace. A significant part of their discussion focused on security guarantees, the release of prisoners, and the return of Ukrainian children. The talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, scheduled for Tuesday, are the first official meeting since a contentious encounter between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Rubio, accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, also met with the Saudi Crown Prince to discuss regional issues, including the situation in Gaza, Yemen, and Syria, alongside the Ukraine crisis. The discussions also touched on a proposed minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. The meetings are part of broader efforts to establish a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio has expressed hope that the talks will help clarify potential concessions from Ukraine and assess how far apart the positions of Ukraine and Russia truly are. Amid these diplomatic efforts, Ukraine continues to face challenges on the battlefield, with Russian forces making advances in the Kursk region.

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Türkiye Today

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of Russia ceasefire talks https://t.co/BM1K41rWfi

Al Arabiya English

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and #Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have discussed efforts made to achieve peace in the war-torn country, according to a statement issued after their meeting. #SaudiArabia https://t.co/BzoHDxBotW

Jewish Insider

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting today with senior Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss efforts to end Kyiv’s three-year war with Russia. With the flurry of diplomatic traffic between Arab capitals, it would be easy to look past the Saudis’ role in the…