Russia's wealth fund chief praises Trump as problem solver ahead of talks on Ukraine war

The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund praised U.S. President Donald Trump as a problem solver ahead of high-level talks in Riyadh aimed at addressing the Ukraine war. Ukraine was not invited to the discussions and insists no agreements can be made without its consent. U.S. officials view the talks as a test of Russia's commitment to ending the conflict. This meeting marks a shift from the previous U.S. administration's approach, which had limited engagement with Russia amid ongoing sanctions. The talks follow an emergency European summit, where leaders agreed to enhance defense investments and security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussions will also explore broader U.S.-Russia relations and potential trade barriers.