Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to express his appreciation for hosting negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, the Kremlin announced today.
According to the Kremlin’s statement, Putin personally thanked the crown prince for facilitating the discussions. However, no details were provided regarding the topics covered during the talks.
The rare high-level meeting between Russian and US representatives in Riyadh underscores Saudi Arabia’s increasing role as a mediator in global diplomacy, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has stated that he is confident a peace agreement can be reached between Russia and Ukraine, revealing that he has even spoken directly with Putin to initiate dialogue.
