Zelenskyy says “most intensive work” ongoing with Trump administration ahead of Saudi Arabia meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that his administration held by far “the most intensive” work with US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday to end the conflict with Russia.

“Today, throughout the day, the most intensive work to date has been ongoing with President Trump's team at various levels – with many phone calls. The agenda is clear – peace as soon as possible, security as reliable as possible. Ukraine is committed to the most constructive approach,” the Ukrainian leader said in a statement published by his office.

“And next week there will be a lot of work here in Europe, with America, in Saudi Arabia – we are preparing a meeting to accelerate peace and strengthen the foundations of security,” he added.

Zelenskyy earlier said he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of talks later in the week with US officials.

"Next week, on Monday my visit to Saudi Arabia is planned to meet the crown prince," Zelensky had said. "After that, my team will remain in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace," he added.