Russia ready to mediate in Middle East, Lavrov tells Saudi FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Russia's readiness to mediate in the Middle East during a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The statement was reported by Mehr News Agency, citing Reuters.

According to the report, Prince Faisal emphasized Saudi Arabia's keen interest in deepening cooperation with Russia, particularly within the OPEC+ alliance. The talks between the two top diplomats covered a range of regional issues, including the situation in Yemen and the conflict involving the Houthi movement.

The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with ongoing conflicts and diplomatic efforts to address them. Russia has been actively involved in Middle Eastern affairs, maintaining ties with various regional actors.

The report did not provide further details on the specific mediation proposals or the outcomes of the talks. However, the statement underscores Russia's role as a potential mediator in regional disputes.

According to Mehr News Agency, the information was originally published by Reuters. The agency added that the discussions reflect the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Russia and Saudi Arabia on regional security matters.