Top Trump administration officials are scheduled to hold talks with senior Russian officials in an effort to seek an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. National security adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to convene in Saudi Arabia for the meeting, as per sources familiar with the plans. The meeting is anticipated to take place in the coming days.
While the specific Russian officials attending the meeting have not been disclosed, reports suggest that the Kremlin is assembling a high-level negotiating team comprising top political, intelligence, and economic figures. Kirill Dmitriev, a key Russian official involved in a recent US prisoner release deal, is also expected to be part of the delegation.