Zelenskyy expresses surprise over Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia
Anadolu Agency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that his government was unexpectedly informed about a Russia-US meeting in Saudi Arabia on the same day, learning of it only through media reports.
During a joint press conference in Ankara with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Zelenskyy expressed surprise at the meeting in Riyadh, saying,"The Russia-US meeting (in the Saudi capital Riyadh) was a surprise to us. We learned about it from the media.”
Discussing bilateral relations, he emphasized that Türkiye-Ukraine ties remain strong and expressed gratitude to both the Turkish president and people.
He also highlighted Türkiye’s firm stance in supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty amid the ongoing war, which has lasted nearly three years. Additionally, Zelenskyy acknowledged Ankara’s role in facilitating the release of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
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