Bangladesh, Feb. 16 -- In a significant geopolitical development, Ukraine has been excluded from the upcoming discussions between the United States and Russia, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has confirmed that Kiev was not invited to the negotiations, which are believed to be laying the groundwork for a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

Speaking to journalists at the Munich Security Conference on February 15, Zelensky expressed his dismay at the lack of Ukrainian involvement.

“Maybe there is something at the table, but not on our table. I didnt see any invitations, invoices, et cetera, for Ukraine to meet with some other” Z...