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Back in the fold, Saudi becomes dealmaker for US, Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (centre) arrives in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with US Secretary of State in Riyad on February 17, 2025. [AFP]

A pariah under the former US administration, Saudi Arabia has returned to the diplomatic fold, hosting breakthrough US-Russia talks and an Arab leaders' summit on Gaza in a complete reversal of fortunes for the monarchy.

Top Russian and US officials are meeting on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia for discussions aimed at restoring relations and laying the groundwork for negotiations on Ukraine.

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