US officials planning to meet with Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia
(VOVWORLD) - Senior US officials are planning a meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss a cease-fire to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
 US special envoy to the Middle East Steve . (Photo: Getty) |
US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who confirmed on Thursday that planning was underway, will be part of the US delegation along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the meeting on X, reiterating that “Ukraine is very interested in peace.”
This will be the first high-level in-person meeting between US and Ukrainian officials since last Friday's heated exchange in the White House between Trump and Zelensky.