U.S. senators affirm Ukraine's role in peace talks after Trump team excludes Kyiv from Saudi discussions

U.S. senators reassured Ukraine that upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia are just the start of a longer dialogue. They emphasized that Ukraine must be included in any negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he will not accept any agreements made without Ukraine's participation. Concerns arose in Kyiv about the U.S. potentially sidelining Ukraine in these discussions. The Saudi meeting follows a recent call between former President Trump and Russian President Putin. Trump indicated that Ukraine would be included in future negotiations, though no invitation was extended for the Saudi talks.