How is the White House framing peace talks with Russia about Ukraine without Ukraine's involvement?

The White House, led by President Biden, has expressed a desire to work toward a peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio framing these discussions as starting with diplomatic talks. A US delegation led by Rubio is meeting with Russia's foreign minister, though Rubio has cautioned this is only the beginning of a process with uncertain outcomes. Meanwhile, Ukraine has clearly stated it wants a seat at the table when discussing its future and any potential peace deal. This highlights the tension between diplomatic initiatives and Ukraine's insistence on being included in negotiations that will determine its fate.