The Kremlin Clears the Air on Saudi Talks
On Monday, the Kremlin’s official spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, officially shot down rumors that the U.S. and Russian diplomatic teams were setting up a showdown in Saudi Arabia. There’s no secret meet‑up in Jeddah this week.
What the Kremlin Actually Said
- “We’re not planning any summit in Saudi Arabia.” – confirmed Peskov
- “The reports about a covert meeting are unfounded.” – Kremlin spokesperson
Why the Rumor Started
Some media outlets claimed that the U.S. Secretary of State would fly to Jeddah to gauge whether Ukraine would make concessions on territorial demands for Vladimir Putin.
Inside the U.S. Perspective
One U.S. official, speaking to Reuters, said:
“You can’t just say ‘I want peace,’ and then refuse to give anything away.”
Another added:
“We’re checking if the Ukrainians are after a realistic peace, not a nostalgic return to the old borders of 2014 or 2022.”
Bottom Line
The Kremlin’s statement means that, contrary to the rumors, nothing concrete is on the agenda for Saudi Arabia this week. If talks are happening, they’re happening elsewhere, and the big players keep their cool—no surprise military reshuffles, no secret summits, just the usual diplomatic shuffle.
