What was the nature of the recent US-Russia diplomatic talks regarding Ukraine?

The transcript indicates these talks were a Russian initiative that the Americans agreed to. The meeting, which took place in Saudi Arabia, aimed to establish high-level diplomatic teams to work toward ending the Ukraine conflict as quickly as possible. Notably, the discussions occurred without Ukrainian representation, suggesting a significant shift in diplomatic approach. The talks included concrete steps, with both sides agreeing to appoint respective high-level teams focused specifically on creating a pathway to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.