Russian president thanks Saudi crown prince for hosting Russia-US talks

ISTANBUL

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 on Thursday.

During the conversation, Putin thanked the crown prince for organizing the negotiations, according to a statement from the Kremlin.

Details of the talks or the topics discussed were not disclosed.

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.