Rubio assures Ukraine and Europe will be included in peace talks with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump plans direct talks with Russia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, raising concerns in Ukraine and Europe about being excluded. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Ukraine and Europe will be included in "real negotiations." Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to Saudi Arabia for discussions with Russian officials. The extent of Ukrainian and European representation in these talks remains unclear. Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be involved in negotiations. European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are also engaging with the U.S. on the issue. Starmer expressed the UK's readiness to support Ukraine's security as part of a peace deal. A Ukrainian delegation is in Saudi Arabia to prepare for potential talks.