White House envoy says he will go to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine talks

His remarks to Fox News are the first official confirmation that the talks will take place

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff looks on, at the White House, in Washington, US Feb 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said he would travel to Saudi Arabia later in the day with national security advisor Mike Waltz for talks on how to end Russia's war on Ukraine.

His remarks to Fox News were the first official confirmation that the talks would take place.