Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the meeting between US and Russian representatives in Riyadh, calling it “talks about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Recall, not a single Ukrainian official was invited to the negotiations.

Zelensky was speaking at a press conference in the Turkish capital Ankara, where he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "Today we discussed in detail the global processes that could lead to an end to this war," Zelensky said, adding that they were considering various options.

"For lasting peace, it is important not to make mistakes."

He stressed that “it is essential that any talks about ending the war are not conducted behind the backs of the parties directly involved in it.” For lasting peace, he said, “it is important not to make mistakes.”

"All parties must be at the negotiating table – America, Europe and Ukraine," Zelensky concluded.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the cancellation of his visit to Saudi Arabia, which was originally planned for tomorrow.

The Ukrainian leader made the statement during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, reports Ukrinform.

"Decisions on how to end the war in Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine, nor can certain conditions be imposed on us. We were not invited to this Russian-American meeting in Saudi Arabia – it was a surprise for us, as I believe for many others."

He claims that they learned about the Russian-American meeting from the media.

"We learned about the meeting from the media. I don't know who will stay there, who will leave, or who plans to go. Honestly, I don't even care. What matters to me is how our partners perceive us. And we are absolutely honest and transparent. I don't want any misunderstandings," Zelensky said, answering a question from an Ukrinform journalist.