Saudi Arabia, Syria Close to Resuming Ties in Russia-Brokered Talks

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Saudi Arabia and Syria are nearing an agreement to restore diplomatic ties after negotiations mediated by Russia, according to Saudi and Syrian officials familiar with the discussions, as the geopolitics of the Middle East shift.

Published 2 months ago · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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