Via David Brennan in go.com: The two sides have framed Tuesdays talks as a way to reset bilateral relations following last months explosive Oval Office meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Vice President JD Vance. The showdown prompted Trump to denounce Kyiv as the main impediment to peace in Ukraine, as well as placing a freeze on U.S. military aid and some intelligence sharing. The most important thing that we have to leave here with is a strong sense that Ukraine is prepared to do difficult things, Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who will lead the U.S. delegation — said on Monday ahead of the talks. Zelenskyy has stressed his readiness for peace, though repeatedly warned that any agreement must ensure deterrence against future Russian aggression. On Monday, Zelenskyy — who will not take part in Tuesdays talks — traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman.
