Rubio Signals Openness to Ukraine’s Ceasefire Plan Before Key U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about Ukraine’s proposal for a partial ceasefire to end the war with Russia, ahead of talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on March 11, BBC reported.

“I’m not saying that alone is enough but it’s the kind of concession you would need to see in order to end the conflict,” Rubio said on March 10.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia with the Ukrainian delegation on Monday in Saudi Arabia for negotiations with U.S. representatives, marking a crucial round of discussions on Ukraine’s strategy and the path to ending Russia’s war.

The Ukrainian delegation also includes Andrii Sibyha, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Rustem Umerov, the Minister of Defense; and Pavlo Palisa, the Deputy Head of the Presidential Office and President Zelenskyy’s key military advisor.

Although Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he is not expected to have a formal role in the talks with the U.S.

In his late-night video address on Monday, Zelenskyy expressed hope for bringing peace closer.

“Tomorrow, we will continue working to bring peace closer, there will be my visit to Saudi Arabia. Also, today, the meeting of our teams, Ukraine and the United States, in Saudi Arabia has been further prepared. We hope for results, both in bringing peace closer and in continuing support, ‘ Zelenskyy said.

On March 7, Zelenskyy stated in his evening address that Ukraine is currently engaged in its most intensive discussions yet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s team, aiming for a swift and lasting peace.

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