Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks on Ukraine war

U.S. diplomat also expected to meet Saudi crown prince, likely discussing Gaza

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh on Feb. 17. © Reuters

RIYADH (Reuters) -- Russia said Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov would hold talks with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Tuesday that will focus on ending the war in Ukraine and restoring broader Russia-U.S. ties.

Rubio arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Monday on a previously planned trip. U.S. national security adviser Mike Waltz and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who were set to arrive later on Monday, will join him at the talks with Lavrov.

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