Trump aide Witkoff says he is arranging talks with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to members of the news media outside of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday he is in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end hostilities with Russia and that a meeting is planned next week with the Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia.

"We're now in discussions to coordinate a meeting with the Ukrainians," Witkoff told reporters at the White House. He said it would likely be in Riyadh or Jeddah.