Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Riyadh as part of an initiative to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The meeting took place on March 10, 2025, following Zelensky's arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport, where he was welcomed by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, along with other officials.

The discussions are set against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic efforts to navigate the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago.

Following this meeting, Ukrainian and US officials are scheduled to convene in Jeddah, a coastal city along the Red Sea, to explore potential resolutions to the crisis.

During the meeting, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine.

He expressed Saudi Arabia's willingness to back various initiatives that contribute to a resolution of the ongoing crisis.

President Zelensky, in turn, expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's engagement in international diplomacy and acknowledged the Kingdom’s significant role in both the Middle East and global geopolitics.

High-ranking officials from both Saudi Arabia and Ukraine were present during this diplomatic engagement, which seeks to solidify cooperation between the two nations amid evolving global political dynamics.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had arrived in Saudi Arabia prior to the Zelensky meeting, was also received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signaling a concerted effort by the U.S. and Saudi nations to engage in dialogue regarding the conflict and its international ramifications.