Saudi Arabia Offers to Mediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Saudi Arabia has expressed its willingness to mediate in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The kingdom supports de-escalation efforts and is prepared to facilitate dialogue among involved parties. However, ongoing peace talks face challenges due to conflicting demands from Russia and Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia has signaled its readiness to mediate in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to a report by the Russian state news agency TASS. The Saudi ambassador to Moscow stated that the kingdom supports initiatives to reduce tensions and is eager to engage in intermediatory efforts to establish communication among the involved parties.

No substantive peace talks have occurred between Russia and Ukraine since the initial stages of the conflict in 2022. Although attempts by various external entities, including China and African leaders, have been made, no negotiations have successfully materialized.

The peace process is complicated by Russia's demands that Ukraine must abandon its NATO aspirations and relinquish control of four regions claimed by Moscow. Ukraine, under President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has countered with a 'victory plan,' urging NATO to swiftly extend an unconditional invitation to the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)