**US to Meet Russian Officials in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine Talks**
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is set to meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia soon. The talks aim to end the war in Ukraine. Rubio will be joined by other top US officials.
**Europe Left Out**
However, Europe was not invited to the talks. This has caused concern among European countries that the US is moving forward on peace talks without consulting them. A meeting of Ukrainian allies from Europe will take place in Paris next week.
**US Diplomat Speaks**
A US diplomat, Keith Kellogg, said that previous negotiations had failed because too many parties were involved. He also said that the current talks will involve only Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
**Previous Phone Call**
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone. Trump reaffirmed his commitment to ending the conflict in Ukraine. Trump’s administration has been in contact with Russia again after a three-year freeze.
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