The Trump administration believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has apologized for his recent behavior, and top U.S. officials are prepared to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia next week to set the stage for potential peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week.

Top Donald Trump's administration officials will meet with their Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to start talks on a cease-fire to wind down the nation's conflict with Russia. The talks are scheduled to begin next week.