Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent senior officials to Saudi Arabia for talks with the U.S. about a potential peace deal for Ukraine. The officials will discuss a restoration of diplomatic ties between Washington and Moscow, a Ukrainian peace deal, and a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed skepticism and urged Trump not to trust Putin. U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer has confirmed that he is willing to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine to ensure its security as part of a peace deal. Zelenskyy has stated that he will not accept any negotiation between the U.S. and Russia without Ukraine's involvement.