**Russia and US to Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia**
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov will travel to Saudi Arabia for meetings with a US delegation. The talks are aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
The Russian officials will meet their American counterparts on Tuesday. The main topic of discussion will be how to restore relations between Russia and the US. A US delegation led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will attend the meetings.
**US Plans Bilateral Meetings**
The US plans to hold bilateral meetings with Russia first, followed by talks with Ukraine. The ultimate goal is for all parties to discuss peace together. US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have a say in the process and may allow European nations to buy US-made weapons for Ukraine.
**Europe Must Be Involved**
US officials, including Marco Rubio, believe that Ukraine and Europe must play a role in serious negotiations with the US and Russia to end the war. This comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, with planned trips to Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
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