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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Monday in Riyadh to talk about regional and bilateral issues. The meeting took place prior to scheduled discussions between Russian and American officials about the Ukrainian issue in Riyadh.
Promoting Peace and Security, As part of its ongoing peace efforts, Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen global security and conflict resolution.
The high-level meeting in Riyadh was the first direct engagement between the U.S. and Russia since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war nearly three years ago.
Discussions aimed at laying the foundation for a peace deal while addressing the broader U.S.-Russia relations.
Saudi Arabia’s Role as a Neutral Mediator, Saudi Arabia has carefully balanced its relationships with both Washington and Moscow, maintaining close ties with Russia through OPEC+ to stabilize oil markets while providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The Kingdom also played a crucial role in mediating a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange in 2022.
Tuesday’s talks are seen as a precursor to a potential summit between the U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump recently confirmed his plans for a face-to-face meeting with Putin, following a 90-minute phone conversation where both leaders discussed ending the war in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Mediation, Over the past three years, Saudi Arabia has hosted multiple mediation efforts, engaging with Putin and Zelensky in pursuit of a political resolution.
The Kingdom remains committed to fostering peace, with Riyadh reaffirming its readiness to host a high-level U.S.-Russia summit and drive diplomatic progress forward.
