According to a statement released by the Kremlin on Monday, during the call, which was initiated by Saudi Arabia, the two leaders exchanged views on “all the questions associated with resolving the Syrian crisis, including four-way talks.”
The call comes after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubair on Sunday reiterated and emphasized Riyadh’s position when he said there is “no place” for President Bashar al-Assad for future Syria. Since last month, Russia has been supporting Assad’s forces by striking rebel groups.
According to the statement, Putin and Salman also discussed the recent developments in Palestine. “The two parties expressed their concern at the growing deterioration in the situation.”
Russia launched its own aerial campaign on September 30 in response to a request from Damascus.
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