Zelensky rejects US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine's involvement
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected upcoming US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia, stating that Ukraine must be included in discussions about its future. He emphasized that negotiations without Ukraine would be ineffective. The Kremlin confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other officials will meet US representatives, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss restoring relations and potential peace talks. Lavrov ruled out any territorial concessions to Ukraine. Zelensky plans to visit Saudi Arabia but clarified that it is unrelated to the US-Russian talks. He also called for stronger US security guarantees amid discussions about Ukraine's natural resources.