Putin Sends Foreign Minister and Senior Adviser to Saudi Arabia for Talks

Dhaka: Russian President Vladimir Putin has dispatched his foreign minister and senior adviser to Saudi Arabia for talks with US officials.

The main topic of discussion between the two sides in the powerful Middle Eastern nation will be the restoration of Russia-US relations and potential discussions regarding the end of the Ukraine war.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already arrived in Riyadh ahead of the expected talks with Russian officials. He reached Saudi Arabia on Monday, local time.

Earlier, in a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Putin agreed to start immediate discussions to end the Ukraine war. The two leaders also touched on issues like the Middle East, energy, the US dollar, and artificial intelligence.

Who Will Be Representing Russia and the US?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov will represent Russia in the talks.

On the US side, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and the White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will participate.

A Reuters report has also claimed that Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, will also meet with the US representatives.

Main Discussion Topics

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that the main issues on the table will include the restoration of Russia-US relations, potential talks to end the Ukraine war, and preparations for a direct meeting between Putin and Trump.

Could the Putin-Trump Meeting Take Place in Saudi Arabia?

There has been no official confirmation yet about whether the direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will take place in Saudi Arabia. However, it is expected that this dialogue could pave the way for a new chapter in Russia-US relations and could lead to significant steps toward resolving the Ukraine crisis.

Source: Reuters