Zelensky Confirms Ukraine’s Desire for Peace Ahead of Talks with Washington
March 10, 2025, 1:21 pm

Zelensky Confirms Ukraine’s Desire for Peace Ahead of Talks with Washington

ترامب وزيلنسكي

As part of the preparations for potential crucial talks between Ukrainian and American officials in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country is seeking peace. In a post on the Telegram app on Monday, he indicated that Russia is the "sole reason for the continuation of the war."

Zelensky affirmed that Ukraine has been pursuing peace since the beginning of the conflict, stating, "We have always clarified that the only reason for the continuation of the war is Russia."

For his part, a Ukrainian official reported that Kyiv would propose a ceasefire on both the air and maritime fronts during the talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, according to Agence France-Presse.

This comes at a time when Zelensky is scheduled to arrive in Saudi Arabia, where he will begin diplomatic meetings with a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Ukrainian president clarified that after this meeting, his team would remain in Saudi Arabia to work with American partners, expressing hope to discuss necessary decisions and steps, without providing specific details.

A meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations is expected to take place the day after Zelensky’s arrival to discuss future peace steps to end the war with Russia. The upcoming talks in Jeddah are also expected to help establish a framework for a peace agreement and a preliminary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, according to U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witzke, who will attend these discussions.

These meetings come after Washington suspended military aid and intelligence sharing, while Kyiv seeks to repair relations with the Trump administration.

Zelensky emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue in his statements, stressing the need to take Ukraine’s interests into account, expressing confidence that the meeting would be "fruitful." On Sunday evening, he expressed hope for positive outcomes regarding both achieving peace and continuing American support in light of the current circumstances affecting the Ukrainian fronts.

United Kingdom Condemns Russia's Expulsion of British Diplomats Iran Condemns U.S. Decision: Exemption Is Illegal

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.