Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine with key leaders attending

Saudi Arabia is hosting US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This marks a shift from previous US policies aimed at isolating Russia. European leaders recently met in Paris to discuss their support for Ukraine. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for Europe to take a stronger role, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk opposed sending troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern about being excluded from the talks. He insists that any agreements made without Ukraine's involvement will not be recognized.