Trump signals potential meeting with Putin as Saudi talks on Ukraine approach

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" to discuss the Ukraine conflict. He believes Putin genuinely wants to end the fighting, despite skepticism from U.S. officials about the prospects for peace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at addressing the war. He emphasized that resolving the conflict will require more than just one meeting, and the situation remains uncertain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns about Russia's intentions and the potential weakening of NATO. He insisted that Ukraine should be included in any discussions about its future.