The Ukrainian government is unaware of the planned negotiations in Saudi Arabia, will not participate in them, and has no intention of recognizing them. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video briefing from the UAE, as he commented on reports of a meeting between representatives of the United States and Russia in Riyadh.
Ukraine will not participate (in the negotiations — ed.). Ukraine knew nothing about this. Ukraine views any negotiations concerning it without its involvement as unproductive (such — ed.). We cannot acknowledge any matters or agreements concerning us without our presence. Therefore, we will not recognize such agreements.
The President believes that there is a bilateral track in these negotiations, "and they have the right to do this if they have bilateral issues." Zelensky added that this had been discussed before, but only now "are they starting to speak publicly about it."
According to the head of state, his official visit to Saudi Arabia, which will take place tomorrow, "has no connection to the matters occurring in Saudi Arabia at the level of representatives of the United States and Russia."
Zelensky also mentioned that he would inquire about the negotiations with the Crown Prince, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.
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Shortly thereafter, Trump announced that negotiations regarding the conclusion of the Russian-Ukrainian war would take place in Saudi Arabia. According to him, representatives from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine would participate.
Additionally, he mentioned plans to meet with Putin in that country. Their negotiations are expected to occur at the end of February.
On February 16, a Ukrainian government delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia for a working visit. Its representatives will, among other things, prepare for President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country.