Rubio visits Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian officials on Ukraine war

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks with Russian officials aimed at addressing the Ukraine war. This marks one of the first high-level meetings between U.S. and Russian officials in years. Rubio will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other officials on Tuesday. The discussions will focus on restoring U.S.-Russian relations and preparing for potential negotiations on Ukraine. Rubio's visit follows a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks also coincide with ongoing discussions about the Gaza Strip and regional stability.