Putin sends foreign minister and adviser to Saudi Arabia for talks with US officials

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dispatched Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and adviser Yuri Ushakov to Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. officials. This meeting aims to restore relations and discuss potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that discussions would begin immediately following a recent call with Putin. The talks will also cover topics such as the Middle East, energy, and technology. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials will join the discussions in Riyadh. The Kremlin has not confirmed if a meeting between Putin and Trump will occur later this month.