Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key player in the efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, facilitated by its significant political influence stemming from its vast oil reserves.
President Donald Trump proposed Riyadh as a meeting place for face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a suggestion that was accepted by Putin. Despite seeming like an unconventional choice, Saudi Arabia has strategic reasons for involving itself in resolving a conflict far from its borders.
