Putin-Trump Meeting Plans Face Uncertainty After Riyadh Talks

High-level talks between Russian and U.S. delegations recently took place in Riyadh, focusing on normalizing relations and preparing for potential peace talks regarding Ukraine. Yury Ushakov, Putin's foreign policy aide, indicated that while discussions were productive, a meeting between President Putin and President Trump is unlikely to occur next week, and specific dates remain uncertain. The talks, which lasted four and a half hours, included key figures from both sides, such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. There is an emphasis on understanding each other's interests and evaluating the seriousness of the U.S. regarding peace negotiations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that little has been decided, and further dialogue is needed to clarify the potential for a summit. Both leaders have expressed interest in meeting, particularly in Saudi Arabia, as a follow-up to their recent phone conversation.