Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday 19 February. This visit is a part of regional tour that includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey. Zelensky's arrival in the UAE on Sunday 16 February included discussions of a "large humanitarian program" as well as investment and economic partnerships.
Meanwhile US and Russian officials are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and potential solutions for ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to represent the US Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and presidential aide Yuri Ushakov will represent Russia.
While President Trump has stated that Zelensky would be involved in negotiations Zelensky has said he has no plans to meet with Russian or US delegations during his Middle East tour. The Ukrainian delegation is preparing with Saudi officials for Zelensky's visit during which he is expected to sign economic agreements.
Meanwhile US and Russian officials are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and potential solutions for ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to represent the US Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and presidential aide Yuri Ushakov will represent Russia.
While President Trump has stated that Zelensky would be involved in negotiations Zelensky has said he has no plans to meet with Russian or US delegations during his Middle East tour. The Ukrainian delegation is preparing with Saudi officials for Zelensky's visit during which he is expected to sign economic agreements.
