U.S. and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war talks

Top Russian and U.S. officials will meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine war. This is the first significant meeting since Russia's invasion nearly three years ago. The talks aim to improve relations and set the stage for a future meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. The discussions will be bilateral, excluding Ukrainian officials. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials will engage with the Russian delegation. Concerns have arisen in Kyiv and among allies about potential agreements that may not include Ukraine's interests. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key diplomatic player, having hosted previous negotiations. The talks are seen as a step toward normalizing U.S.-Russia relations, with implications for broader global issues.