The recent US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia may not have made significant progress on the Ukraine conflict, but it was a significant step towards improving relations between the two global powers. The meeting, held at Riyadh's Diriyah Palace, was filled with smiles and handshakes, signaling a desire to move past the strained relations of the past.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov highlighted the importance of the meeting, emphasizing that both President Putin and President Trump agreed to leave behind a period of abnormal relations. This sentiment was echoed by pro-Kremlin commentators who viewed the talks as a positive development for Russia's standing in world affairs.
