Kremlin announces potential Trump-Putin meeting before February ends

The Kremlin announced that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could occur before the end of February. This follows talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the need for preparation for the potential meeting. He described the Riyadh talks as a significant step toward addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has lasted nearly three years. Notably, Ukraine and NATO member countries were not included in the discussions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's administration has stated it will not accept any agreements made without its involvement.