US and Russia prepare for high-level talks in Saudi Arabia to address Ukraine conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian officials. The discussions aim to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and restore U.S.-Russia relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and adviser Yuri Ushakov will also attend the talks. The Kremlin stated that the focus will be on improving relations and organizing a potential meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and national security adviser Mike Waltz will join the discussions in Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant step in diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine.