Ukraine was unaware of the negotiations in Saudi Arabia and will not recognize them, according to Zelensky.

Ukraine will not participate in the negotiations in Saudi Arabia between the USA and the aggressor country, Russia, and will not recognize any agreements about Ukraine that do not involve Ukraine.

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference.

“Ukraine views any discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine [as] having no outcome. We cannot acknowledge any matters or agreements regarding us without our involvement. We will not recognize such agreements,” he emphasized.

According to him, there is a bilateral track in these negotiations, and the parties have the right to it, “if they have bilateral issues.” Zelensky clarified that this had been mentioned before, but only now is it being discussed publicly.

The head of state also announced that the Ukrainian delegation will make an “official visit” to Saudi Arabia, noting that such a status cannot be obtained in a day.

“Journalists and everyone understand that the status of an ‘official visit’ cannot be acquired in a day or three. It is simply impossible. I have made many different visits during the war, but this is an official status. Relevant documents were prepared, etc. Therefore, this has no connection to the matters occurring in Saudi Arabia at the level of representatives from the USA and Russia,” the president said.

Zelensky added that he will inquire about the negotiations with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of involving China in pressuring the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to end the war.