Russian and US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on relations and Ukraine

Top Russian officials will meet with U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss restoring relations, the Ukraine conflict, and a potential meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and adviser Yuri Ushakov will attend, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation. This meeting follows a recent phone call between Trump and Putin, signaling a shift in U.S. policy towards Russia. Ukrainian officials are also in Saudi Arabia, but they have stated they will not engage directly with Russian representatives. They emphasize that any negotiations must include Ukraine and focus on achieving a fair resolution to the conflict.