Trump faces backlash for blaming Ukraine as Kremlin hints at potential meeting with Putin

Donald Trump has drawn criticism for claiming Ukraine is to blame for the ongoing war with Russia, suggesting it could have made concessions before the 2022 invasion. He expressed disappointment over Ukraine's exclusion from recent US-Russia talks aimed at resolving the conflict. The Kremlin announced that a potential meeting between Trump and President Putin could occur soon, following US-Russia discussions in Saudi Arabia. These talks aimed to improve diplomatic relations and work towards ending the war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the talks were a starting point for future negotiations. He emphasized the need for further discussions to restore embassy staffing and support peace talks, while Ukrainian officials expressed their discontent over being left out.