How are Russians reacting to the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?

The Russians are delighted by the US-Russia talks, believing they've already scored a diplomatic victory. They view the fact that senior US officials met with Russian officials during the ongoing Ukraine war as proof that Western isolation attempts have failed. According to Steve Rosenberg, Russian state media portrays this as evidence that Russia has successfully returned to the global stage with its leadership legitimized. This perception of diplomatic success is being celebrated on Russian political talk shows, where guests are expressing satisfaction with how the meetings have progressed.