Zelensky’s trip to Saudi Arabia to discuss peace and exchange of prisoners
| The President of Ukraine arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the progress of peace talks and the exchange of prisoners with Russia with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. |
According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he entered Saudi Arabia to talk with Bin Salman to continue about the peace formula.
He wrote in his X account: The first issue is the peace formula. We are now approaching the first peace meeting and are counting on the active support of Saudi Arabia. The second issue is the return of prisoners of war.
Zelensky has proposed a 10-point formula for peace in Ukraine, which includes the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine while the two sides are still fighting 1,500 kilometers away. They are the front line.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sought to strengthen his position as a mediator to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine, while Riyadh remains aligned with Moscow on energy policies.
The previous day, Bin Salman hosted Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and a group of Russian officials.
Zelensky’s trip took place while Kiev forces are slowly retreating from eastern Ukraine. According to analysts, Russia has taken the initiative by deploying large numbers of troops and weapons, while Ukraine waits to hear news about new supplies from its Western partners.
Ukraine’s military announced today that its troops It has retreated from two other villages near Avdiyka in the east of Donetsk region following intense overnight fighting.
| © | Webangah News Hub has translated this news from the source of Tasnim News Agency |
