What role is Saudi Arabia playing in the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?

Saudi Arabia is increasingly playing a mediator role in the U.S.-Russia diplomatic talks concerning the Ukraine conflict. The country hosted a significant meeting in Riyadh between U.S. and Russian diplomats that lasted almost five hours and concluded on Tuesday afternoon. This meeting represents Saudi Arabia's growing importance as a diplomatic intermediary in international conflicts, particularly in facilitating constructive dialogue between major powers seeking diplomatic solutions to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.