Trump plans meeting with Putin as Zelensky prepares for peace talks in Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, marking a shift in focus away from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky will participate in upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Trump's advisers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will lead discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. European officials emphasize the importance of Ukraine's involvement in these negotiations. Zelensky has expressed concerns about Ukraine's survival without U.S. military aid and is willing to negotiate with Putin only after securing a plan with Western allies.