DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is to host talks on Tuesday between the United States and Ukraine in a new diplomatic push after an argument erupted during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Feb. 28 visit to the White House.

Ukraine ties strained after a tense Oval Office meeting, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is emerging as a key power broker. As Ukrainian officials meet U.S.counterparts in Jeddah for crucial peace talks,

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials that Washington hopes will deliver substantial progress towards ending Russia's war with Ukraine.