What was the purpose of the meeting between US and Russian diplomats in Riyadh?

The meeting between top diplomats of the US and Russia in Riyadh represented a pivotal effort by the Trump administration to reverse previous US policy on isolating Russia. This diplomatic engagement marked a significant shift in approach toward US-Russia relations. The primary objective of these talks was to establish groundwork for a potential meeting between President Trump and President Putin. By opening these channels of communication, the administration aimed to move away from isolation strategies toward more direct diplomatic engagement with Russia.