US and Russia discuss Ukraine war settlement in Riyadh without Ukrainian officials

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Riyadh to discuss improving relations and a potential end to the Ukraine war. Ukrainian officials were not present, raising concerns from Kyiv and European allies. The talks mark a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Previous U.S. policy emphasized Ukraine's involvement in peace negotiations, a stance that has changed with this meeting. Despite the discussions, Russia continues its military actions in Ukraine, launching a large number of drones overnight. Ukrainian forces reported most were intercepted, but some caused damage and injuries.