Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that a real opportunity for peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged, according to his office’s statement following a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

During the call, Zelenskyy briefed the Crown Prince on ongoing partner contacts and diplomatic efforts to end the war.

“Communication with leaders continues practically around the clock, we are in constant contact. Now is the moment when there is a real chance to achieve peace. But peace must be honest and sustainable, and security must be guaranteed. This is important not only for Ukraine – for every European country,” the president said.

The Ukrainian leader said that he and Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud share the same view regarding the dangers of any decisions made without Ukraine and Europe. Zelenskyy thanked the Crown Prince for his clear support of this position and readiness to make efforts for peace.

Both sides agreed that their countries’ teams would coordinate all necessary efforts. The leaders also discussed joint projects that would strengthen both nations, the president added.

The diplomatic outreach comes amid significant developments in peace negotiations. On 9 August, Donald Trump announced he had arranged a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska for 15 August, confirming that the United States is considering “territorial exchanges” between Ukraine and Russia as part of this process “for the benefit of both sides.”

Zelenskyy responded that Ukraine would not gift its land to the Russian forces, saying that the answer to Ukraine’s territorial question already exists in Ukraine’s Constitution. He did not comment on his possible participation in the Trump-Putin meeting.

On 10 August, European leaders published a joint statement noting that the current line of contact should become the starting point for peace negotiations.