Russia's wealth fund chief calls Trump a problem solver ahead of U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Russia's sovereign wealth fund chief praised U.S. President Donald Trump as a "problem solver" ahead of U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. These discussions aim to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and could lead to a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks, involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, mark a shift from the previous U.S. administration's approach. The Biden administration had limited engagement with Russia, viewing it as insincere regarding Ukraine. Ukraine was not invited to the talks and insists no agreements should be made without its involvement. The discussions will also explore broader U.S.-Russia relations and economic issues, following significant sanctions imposed on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.