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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to express gratitude for facilitating talks between Russia and the US in Riyadh, the Kremlin said today.
During the conversation, Putin thanked the crown prince for organising the negotiations, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
No details were given as to what was discussed during the talks.
The rare Russia-US meeting in Riyadh highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a mediator in international diplomacy, amid heightened global tensions over conflicts and security issues.
US President Donald Trump has said he is “confident” that a peace deal can be signed between Russia and Ukraine and has even spoken to Putin himself to begin talks.
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