KIEV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday ruled out any territorial concessions to Russia as a potential step towards a ceasefire, the UNIAN news agency reported.

"Our position is that we do not recognize the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian under any circumstances," Zelensky told reporters.

He confirmed that potential territorial concessions were discussed during a March 11 meeting between Ukrainian and US delegations in Saudi Arabia.

Zelensky noted that Washington took into account Kiev's stance on the issue.

He stressed that the territorial issues are "complex" and should be addressed later at the negotiating table.

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Also on Saturday, Zelensky signed an order on the makeup of a delegation tasked with interacting with international partners on peace efforts.

According to the order published online, Andriy Yermak, head of Zelensky's office, has been appointed to lead the delegation.

The team also includes Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Deputy Head of the President's Office Pavlo Palisa.

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Zelensky authorized Yermak to modify the delegation with Sybiha's approval.

Earlier this week, Yermak, Sybiha, Umerov and Palisa had a meeting with a US delegation in Saudi Arabia.