Zelenskyy, Rubio Arrive in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Crucial Talks on Russia-Ukraine War

State Secretary Marco Rubio says the U.S. seeks to understand Ukraine’s stance on resolving the war, including potential concessions it may be willing to make.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (center L), meets with Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy governor of Saudi Arabia's Mecca region, (center R), and Saudi Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have both arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of high-stakes talks between their delegations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Zelenskyy stated on social media that he met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday to discuss “bilateral matters and cooperation with other partners.”