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Putin says Russia is ready to do all it can to restore Middle East peace

President Vladimir Putin says Russia is prepared to take all necessary steps to help end the Middle East conflict and will hold talks with regional leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Reuters

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April 02, 2026

Putin says Russia is ready to do all it can to restore Middle East peace

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with newly appointed members of the Central Election Commission in Moscow, Russia, April 1, 2026.

Sputnik/Sergei Bobylyov/Reuters

Russia hopes for a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East and stands ready to do everything necessary to help restore peace in the region, President Vladimir Putin was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying on Thursday.


State news agency TASS said Putin would speak to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday in the latest of a series of calls he has held with regional leaders.


-Reporting by Reuters;Writing by Maxim Rodionov;Editing by Mark Trevelyan/Reuters

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