KIEV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said overnight Tuesday that he discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia."We had a detailed discussion on the steps and conditions needed to end the war and secure a reliable and lasting peace," Zelensky wrote on X.

The talks also covered the release of prisoners, the return of Ukrainian children from Russia, and formats of security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky added.

Emphasizing that Ukraine's position in upcoming talks with the US team will be "fully constructive," Zelensky expressed hope for "practical outcomes."

Economic cooperation, investments and Ukraine's reconstruction were also discussed at the meeting.

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The official Saudi Press Agency reported that the Saudi crown prince affirmed the Kingdom's commitment to supporting all international efforts to resolve the crisis and achieve peace.

Zelensky arrived in the Saudi coastal city earlier Monday with the head of the president's office Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

Also on Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Jeddah and met with the Saudi crown prince.

The US State Department said in a statement on Sunday that Rubio would stay in Jeddah from Monday to Wednesday, during which he would meet with a Ukrainian delegation "to advance the President (Trump)'s goal to end the Russia-Ukraine war".

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According to Al-Arabiya TV, when speaking to reporters on the flight, Rubio expressed optimism about the upcoming meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, although he added that there were still more details to be worked out on the minerals deal between the US and Ukraine.