Trump Says He Expects Talks With Ukraine in Saudi Arabia Will ‘Make Progress’

Asked if he would consider ending the suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Trump said, ‘We just about have.’

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington, on March 9, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

President Donald Trump said on March 9 that he believes talks this week between the United States and Ukraine over ending the conflict with Russia will “make progress.”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from March 10 to 12 for negotiations with Ukrainian officials aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war, according to a March 9 statement from the Department of State.