Quick Glance: Crucial US-Russia Talks Scheduled in Saudi Arabia
  • Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving relations and addressing the Ukraine conflict.

  • This meeting is seen as a pivotal move by the Trump administration to reverse prior policies of isolating Russia.

  • Russia has rejected any territorial concessions, while the U.S. insists that peace negotiations must include Ukraine's participation.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has raised concerns about the talks and emphasized the need for European involvement in any negotiations.
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