A second meeting between representatives of Russia and the United States is planned for the next two weeks, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

As the war enters its fourth year, Russia controls nearly one fifth of Ukraine - or an area about the size of the U.S. state of Ohio - including Crimea which Russia annexed in 201

U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after reestablishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.

Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement. Vie