Zakharova announces talks between Lavrov and Ben Farhan in Moscow
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- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced scheduled talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Moscow, where they are expected to discuss regional security, energy, nuclear cooperation, and joint cultural activities, with a focus on preventing escalation in the Gulf, restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, activating the concept of collective security, and comprehensive normalization of relations between Iran and Arab countries, in addition to peaceful cooperation in nuclear energy and arrangements for the Intervision competition.
- 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
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Why It Matters
These talks come in light of ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, and expectations of a rise in oil prices if the escalation continues, with Moscow and Riyadh emphasizing the need to prevent escalation in the Gulf and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the ministry, the meeting is expected to focus on discussing regional security files, energy, nuclear cooperation, and joint cultural activities.
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Zakharova announces talks between Lavrov and Ben Farhan in Moscow
The Ministry noted that Moscow and Riyadh continuously stress the need to prevent escalation in the Gulf region and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, especially in light of the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. In light of expectations that oil prices will rise significantly if the escalation continues, the Kingdom and Russia can play a positive role in this issue as they are members of the OPEC+ alliance.
The issue of activating the concept of collective security and comprehensive normalization of relations between Iran and Arab countries will inevitably be addressed.
The recent agreement between Washington and Riyadh on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy may be another prominent topic in the negotiations. Lavrov had previously noted that Russia still adheres to its clear position on the necessity of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, but countries must have the right to possess nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
During the meeting, the two ministers may also discuss the arrangements for the international song contest “Intervision 2026,” scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Activating the concept of collective security and comprehensive normalization of relations between Iran and Arab countries will be discussed during the talks
Likely · Within days
The arrangement for the international song contest 'Intervision 2026' scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia will be discussed
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific details of peaceful nuclear cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia?
- What are the exact arrangements for Intervision 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
- Will these talks lead to a comprehensive normalization of relations between Iran and Arab countries?
