Zelenskyy asserts Ukraine will not recognize agreements made without its involvement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on February 17, 2025, that Ukraine will not recognize any agreements made without its involvement. He expressed concern over upcoming U.S.-Russia talks, stating Ukraine was not informed and would not accept decisions made about it without its participation. The Kremlin announced that Russian officials will meet with U.S. representatives to discuss restoring relations and negotiating a peaceful settlement for Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation, with talks scheduled for February 18, 2025, in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not participate in these talks, predicting they would be unproductive without Ukrainian officials present. He also mentioned upcoming trips to Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, clarifying they are unrelated to the U.S.-Russia discussions.