Milan, 10 Mar (LaPresse) – Saudi Arabia has been hosting talks between US and Ukrainian officials since Tuesday following the dispute that broke out during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House on 28 February. The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that the talks will be held in Jeddah and reiterated the kingdom's commitment to pursue ‘lasting peace to end the Ukrainian crisis’. Zelensky is expected in Saudi Arabia today before the start of the talks. The Ukrainian president announced that a delegation consisting of his chief of staff Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov will accompany him to Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation and meet with Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

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