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Putin Postpones Russia-Arab Summit Amid Low Attendance

10/11/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed the inaugural Russia-Arab summit, set for October 15, due to insufficient Arab leader participation amid a US-brokered Gaza proposal.
The Kremlin invited leaders from 22 states and sought to strengthen ties with the Arab world.
A November reschedule was floated after only a few leaders confirmed attendance and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi did not participate.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed the inaugural Russia-Arab summit, set for October 15, due to insufficient Arab leader participation amid a US-brokered Gaza proposal.
The Kremlin invited leaders from 22 states and sought to strengthen ties with the Arab world.
A November reschedule was floated after only a few leaders confirmed attendance and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi did not participate.