Trump outlines Ukraine peace deal vision as U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia

U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine. The Trump administration has indicated that European NATO countries will handle peacekeeping, with no U.S. troops deployed on the ground. Trump has suggested that Ukraine should provide access to its rare earth minerals as compensation for U.S. support. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected this proposal, stating it lacked necessary security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelensky has called for a unified European army to maintain peace, while reports indicate that Britain and France are planning to send troops to Ukraine if a settlement is reached. U.S. Secretary of Defense has ruled out American forces participating in peacekeeping efforts.