Trump hints at potential meeting with Putin as U.S. delegation heads to Saudi talks

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war. This comes as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to lead a delegation to talks in Riyadh. Rubio emphasized that high-level discussions do not guarantee immediate peace, noting that nothing has been finalized regarding participation from Ukraine or Russia. He acknowledged the complexity of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns about Russia's intentions and criticized the idea of negotiations without Ukraine's involvement. Rubio and Zelenskyy both highlighted the need for caution in trusting Putin.