U.S. and Russia hold extensive talks in Saudi Arabia focusing on Ukraine and business ties

U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia for extensive talks, the first of their kind in over three years. Discussions will focus on Ukraine and potential business ties, including the return of American oil companies to Russia. The U.S. delegation is led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while Russian officials include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The talks aim to normalize relations between the two countries, following a recent phone call between President Trump and President Putin. Ukraine and Europe are closely monitoring the situation, concerned about a possible peace deal that may favor Russia.