Riyadh hosted a new round of talks between the US and Ukraine, which were described as productive and focused. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as an ideal location for peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. The talks aim to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The Russian delegation is arriving in Saudi Arabia on March 24 for difficult negotiations. The talks in Riyadh could give Saudi Arabia more influence with the Trump administration and potentially impact its role in the region and globally.