Zelenskky raps Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia, awaits Trump’s team on Ukraine

Admin I Tuesday, March 11, 2025

 

SAUDI ARABIA – President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenskky has met with Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud.

He said he has very useful discussion with the Crown Prince adding that his team will remain in Saudi Arabia to await the team of President Donald Trump on pathway to peace in Ukraine.

Good meeting with Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud. Grateful for the wise view of the international situation and for the support of Ukraine. It was very important to hear words of confidence in the Ukrainian future.

Speaking on the meeting, he said: “We discussed all the main issues on the agenda – both bilaterally and with other partners.

“I noted the efforts of Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, which help bring real peace closer. Saudi Arabia provides a very important platform for diplomacy, and we appreciate it”, he said, adding that the Ukrainian team remains in Jeddah to work with the American team on Tuesday, March 11, and we hope for a practical result. The Ukrainian position at the meeting will be absolutely constructive.

We discussed in great detail with Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud the steps and conditions that can end the war and make peace reliable and lasting. He particularly emphasized the issue of the release of prisoners and the return of children, which could be one of the key measures to establish trust in diplomatic efforts. A significant part of the conversation was devoted to the formats of security guarantees.

We appreciate Saudi Arabia’s readiness to develop economic cooperation and invest in Ukraine. We discussed key sectors for investment, starting with security, energy and infrastructure. We equally see opportunities for economic development and interaction through reconstruction in Ukraine.

The Crown Prince spoke about Saudi Arabia’s ambitious economic strategy, and we wish our partners success. We are ready to cooperate. We are confident that the interaction between our countries and regions adds strength to both our peoples and the whole world.