What was the outcome of the diplomatic meeting between U.S. and Russian representatives regarding Ukraine?

Following the pivotal meeting in Riyadh, the diplomatic representative came away convinced that the Russians are willing to engage in a serious process to determine potential paths toward ending the conflict in Ukraine. The representative expressed optimism about their willingness to discuss not just if, but how, how quickly, and through what mechanisms peace could be achieved. This development is significant as it occurred without Ukrainian representatives present, raising concerns among European allies about agreements that might overlook regional security interests. The meeting represents an unprecedented diplomatic effort between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov that could substantially influence NATO's stance and European security policies.