Trump Administration Seeks Russia Reset, Ukraine Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration is pursuing a reset of relations with Russia and aims to end the conflict in Ukraine through peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that isolating Russia is no longer viable and that Trump intends to use incentives and disincentives to bring Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table. Trump halted military aid to Ukraine to encourage negotiation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Zelensky of undermining peace efforts. High-level talks between the US and Russia occurred in Riyadh last month. Separately, historian Paskal Milo asserts Russia has gained an advantage in the conflict. Former Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny claims Washington's actions threaten the existing world order and NATO, with Trump seeking to delegate security issues to Europe. Zaluzhny's comments followed Washington's suspension of arms supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Peace talks are planned in Saudi Arabia, with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff coordinating diplomatic efforts. Zelensky expressed gratitude for US support and signaled readiness for negotiations.