Zelensky Names Ukrainian Delegation For Meeting With U.S. Officials In Saudi Arabia

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine will be represented at the upcoming meeting with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia by Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office; his deputy, Pavlo Palisa, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on social media platform X , according to Ukrinform.

Zelensky confirmed that he would begin next week with a visit to Saudi Arabia. He said that after his meeting on Monday with the Crown Prince, Ukrainian diplomatic and military representatives will stay for a meeting on Tuesday with the American team.

"The Ukrainian team will include Andriy Yermak, Andrii Sybiha, Rustem Umerov, and Pavlo Palisa. On our side, we are fully committed to constructive dialogue, and we hope to discuss and agree on the necessary decisions and steps," he said.

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Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine has been seeking peace from the very beginning of the war, emphasizing that "completely realistic proposals" are on the table.

"The key is to move quickly and effectively," he said.

Zelensky also noted that a meeting between Ukrainian and British diplomatic teams took place in Kyiv on Saturday, March 8.

"Today, a highly productive meeting took place in Kyiv between the diplomatic teams of Ukraine and the UK. We discussed our joint steps that could bring us closer to peace and accelerate diplomatic efforts. I'm grateful for the support," Zelensky added.

He reaffirmed Ukraine's determination to do everything to end this war with a just and lasting peace as soon as possible.

Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to take place next week in Jeddah, on the Red Sea.

The agenda includes bilateral relations, strategic partnership, and the path to peace.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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