Why did Russia release US citizen Kalob Beyer ahead of diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia?

Russia released US citizen Kalob Beyer as a goodwill gesture preceding high-stakes diplomatic talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. Beyer had been detained at Moscow's Lukovo Airport on February 7 after authorities discovered cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage during a baggage check. This release is strategically timed before crucial negotiations aimed at improving the strained relations between Moscow and Washington. The diplomatic context makes this prisoner release particularly significant as both nations prepare to address tensions, likely including discussions about Ukraine.