US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine war and relations

US and Russian officials are meeting today in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the Ukraine war and improving relations. This follows recent talks between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elon Musk praised Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov upon his arrival in Riyadh, calling him an example of "competent leadership." This marks a notable moment as the two countries engage in high-level discussions for the first time in years. Despite the diplomatic efforts, both sides have downplayed expectations for significant breakthroughs from the talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials are participating in the discussions.