Zelenskyy announced negotiations with the U.S. and outlined the first steps towards peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday, March 10, and announced Ukrainian-American negotiations to begin there later.

He shared this information on Thursday, March 6, via his official Telegram channel.

"Next week, on Monday, I am scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia to meet with the Crown Prince. After that, my team will remain in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace," the Ukrainian President stressed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned that during today's European Council meeting at the leaders' level in Brussels, he presented his vision for a quick move towards peace.

"Initially, silence in the sky can be established and fully controlled (halting missile, long-range drone, and bomb strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure), as well as silence at sea, meaning the cessation of all combat operations in the Black Sea, which would ensure peaceful and safe shipping," he said.

The Ukrainian leader noted that these initial steps would serve as a prologue to a broader and comprehensive settlement.

"The war must be stopped as soon as possible, and Ukraine is ready to work 24/7 with partners in America and Europe for peace," he emphasized.

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