U.S. and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine war without Ukraine's involvement

Senior U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving relations and negotiating an end to the Ukraine war. This is the first significant meeting since Russia's invasion nearly three years ago. Ukraine will not participate in the talks. The discussions follow a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a shift in U.S. policy towards Russia. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concerns about the lack of Ukrainian involvement in the negotiations. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not accept any outcomes from the talks without its participation. He emphasized the need for security guarantees before any agreements, as fears of future Russian aggression remain.