
How Saudi Arabia's crown prince became a central player in US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
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Saudi Arabia has become a central player in U.S. negotiations for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine because of the crucial role oil exports play in global politics.
For Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, mediating peace negotiations would help to solidify his standing as a global leader. It also offers him a leg up on Qatar, which was heavily involved in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has also, since 2023, helped facilitate the return of dozens of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war.
Trump cited both his and Putin’s relationship with the Saudis in his remarks. "We know the crown prince, and I think it’d be a very good place to be," he said.
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