Russian and US officials to discuss relations and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia meeting

Top Russian officials will meet with U.S. counterparts in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The discussions will focus on restoring relations, the situation in Ukraine, and planning a meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and adviser Yuri Ushakov will represent Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the American delegation, which includes national security adviser Mike Waltz. This meeting marks a new effort to address ongoing tensions and conflicts between the two countries.