Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky praises Saudi efforts in seeking end to war
- The president and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a peace summit that Switzerland has agreed to host later in the year
- Kyiv’s peace plan involves the withdrawal of Russian troops, recognition of Ukraine’s post-Soviet borders and measures to bring to account for its actions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and praised the kingdom’s efforts in seeking a solution to end Russia’s two-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
A statement on Zelensky’s website said the two men discussed Kyiv’s Peace Formula for ending the conflict and the president thanked the crown prince for his “valuable advice” in finding ways to speed up its implementation.
“The head of state [Zelensky] noted in particular Saudi Arabia’s strivings to help in restoring a just peace in Ukraine,” the statement said.
“Saudi Arabia’s leadership can help find a just solution,” it quoted Zelensky as saying.
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Zelensky and the crown prince discussed the content of a Peace Summit Switzerland has agreed to host later in the year. Also discussed were “possible steps for truly restoring security for Ukraine”, Europe and the world.
“We have identical interests in ensuring global stability,” the statement quoted Zelensky as saying.
