Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting high-level negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, praising the welcoming atmosphere provided by the kingdom.
“I sincerely thank the leadership of Saudi Arabia, including the king and the crown prince, for not only graciously offering Riyadh as a venue for our discussions but also for fostering a very friendly and constructive environment,” Putin said while speaking to the press during his visit to a drone manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg.
The Russian leader also announced plans to call Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the coming days to personally thank him for facilitating the diplomatic talks.
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Based on TASS materials