Officials from the United States and Russia met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss escalating tensions between the two countries. The talks come at a crucial time as both nations navigate complex diplomatic relationships with one another.

One major topic of discussion during the talks was the release of an American citizen detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges. The prisoner's release was seen as a positive step in improving US-Russia relations, though some critics argue that it may be a sign of appeasement.

The talks in Riyadh also laid the groundwork for a potential summit between President Trump and President Putin in the near future. Senator Rubio, who met with Saudi Arabian officials ahead of the talks, emphasized the importance of finding common ground and de-escalating conflicts between the US, Russia, and other nations.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials expressed concerns over the talks, accusing the US of appeasing Russia at their expense. With tensions running high between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, the outcome of the talks in Riyadh will be closely watched by the international community.