Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is determined to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, confirming high-level meetings with US and UK officials to negotiate peace. He plans to meet in Saudi Arabia next week, aiming for concrete steps toward peace, emphasising Ukraine's commitment to dialogue.
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