US abroad Minister on Washington's goals in talks with Ukrainian representatives

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing a Ukrainian official. Zelensky will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but will not take part in Tuesday's negotiations between Ukraine and the U.S. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism ahead of the gathering with Ukrainian officials, saying 1 of Washington's goals is to get a sense of Ukraine's position.