Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 17 Feb 2025,Monday International
Saudi Arabia is hosting key Trump administration talks on Ukraine, highlighting its rising global influence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit signals renewed warmth between Washington and Riyadh, reversing tensions from the Khashoggi fallout. The Kingdom has strategically deepened ties with Russia and China while maintaining US relations. Trump seeks a Saudi-Israel peace deal but faces resistance over Gaza. Riyadh rejected Trump’s proposal to remove Palestinians, instead advocating a two-state solution. Saudi Arabia’s growing diplomatic role underscores its ambition to shape global affairs.
