Positive Progress in U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Conflict

U.S. and Russian officials met in Riyadh to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict. The discussions were deemed positive by Kirill Dmitriev of Russia's sovereign wealth fund. Dmitriev joined the Russian delegation meeting U.S. officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio to work towards a peaceful resolution.

In a significant diplomatic move, officials from the United States and Russia convened in Riyadh on Tuesday to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to a report from the RIA state news agency, the talks were described as positive by Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund.

The Saudi Arabian capital served as the meeting ground for Dmitriev and other members of the Russian delegation, who engaged in discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The objective of these talks was to lay the groundwork for a peaceful resolution to the war.

While detailed outcomes of the meeting remain under wraps, the positive tone set by Dmitriev hints at the possibility of fruitful cooperation between the two nations, potentially signaling a step forward in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)