Zelenskiy Heads to Saudi Arabia Ahead of Crunch US Talks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, as tensions over the war in Ukraine continue to escalate. The US has shifted its stance, engaging directly with Moscow while cutting off military assistance and intelligence sharing for Kyiv. A bilateral minerals deal between Ukraine and the US will also be discussed during the talks, with Zelenskiy emphasizing the need for a realistic peace agreement.
- The delicate balance of power between Saudi Arabia's efforts to mediate and the United States' pursuit of a rapid end to the conflict presents a complex web of interests that could significantly influence the outcome of these talks.
- Will the presence of Saudi Arabia, with its historical ties to both Russia and Ukraine, be enough to broker a breakthrough in the war, or will it serve only as a temporary distraction from the underlying issues?