US and Russia begin talks to resolve Ukraine conflict, State Department says

The United States and Russia have agreed to address issues in their relationship and work towards ending the war in Ukraine. This decision follows a recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia for discussions lasting 4.5 hours. They plan to create teams focused on resolving the Ukraine conflict. The State Department emphasized that this meeting is an early step in a longer process. They noted that more efforts will be needed to achieve lasting peace.