Rubio to Meet Ukrainian Counterparts in Saudi Arabia This Week

The talks will include ways to ‘advance shared interests in the region and strengthen the U.S.–Saudi relationship,’ the State Department spokesperson said.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 17, 2025. Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File Photo

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10–12 for negotiations with Ukrainian officials to end the Russia–Ukraine war, according to a statement from the Department of State.

“While in Jeddah, he will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to discuss ways to advance shared interests in the region and strengthen the U.S.–Saudi relationship,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on March 9.