What is happening with U.S. and Russian diplomatic talks regarding the Ukraine war?

U.S. and Russian diplomats have initiated peace talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but notably without Ukrainian negotiators present in the discussions. This diplomatic effort comes amid controversy as former President Trump made false claims about Ukraine initiating the conflict, contradicting the established fact that Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago. These talks raise significant concerns about potential U.S. concessions to Russia being discussed without Ukrainian representation, highlighting the complex diplomatic challenges in resolving the ongoing crisis.