Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia. Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a neutral mediator with aspirations to broker peace. The outcome of the talks in Jeddah could have significant implications for the three-year-old conflict and may shape the future of diplomatic efforts in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to lead the American team and meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Ukraine’s delegation, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, will participate in the talks. The Saudi government reiterated its commitment to facilitating \”a lasting peace to end the Ukrainian crisis.\” The decision to hold the discussions in Jedah rather than Riyadh, the capital city where earlier Russia-US talks took place, remains unclear. The Kingdom has made significant strides in recent years to establish itself as. a key player in global diplomacy, including offering itself. as a potential venue for face-to-face talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.