Zelenskyy and Rubio Begin Peace Talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

The Ukrainian president and U.S. secretary of state aim to explore steps toward ending the war with Russia during meetings in Jeddah.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are attending peace negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting Monday.
The discussions will focus on a potential ceasefire and framework for a peace agreement to end the three-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Both leaders are scheduled to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s growing role in U.S. diplomacy under President Donald Trump.
President Trump expressed optimism about the talks, suggesting that significant progress could be made this week, though he has pushed for Ukraine to show greater willingness for peace concessions.
The meetings follow recent tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy, including a temporary suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, which remains unresolved.