Tue Feb 18 15:45:27 UTC 2025: ## Zelensky Postpones Saudi Arabia Trip Amidst US-Russia Ukraine Talks

**JEDDAH/ANKARA** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 8th, following a meeting between top US and Russian diplomats in the Kingdom aimed at discussing a resolution to the war in Ukraine. The meeting, which excluded Ukrainian representatives, sparked sharp criticism from Zelensky.

Zelensky denounced the US-Russia talks, stating in Turkey during a visit with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that discussions about Ukraine should not occur without Ukraine’s participation. He emphasized the need for Ukraine, the European Union, Turkey, and the UK to be involved in any negotiations concerning security guarantees for the region.

The US-Russia talks, held in Jeddah, focused on finding a pathway to end the ongoing conflict. While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Note: The text mentions Marco Rubio but this seems to be a factual error, as he is not the current Secretary of State. The text likely intended to refer to the current Secretary of State or a different official.) stressed the need for a swift resolution, Zelensky’s postponement underscores his firm stance that any agreements regarding Ukraine must include Ukrainian input and participation. He is now expected to visit Saudi Arabia on March 10th.

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