Saudi foreign minister receives written message from Russian counterpart

Sergey Kozlov, the Russian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, met with Waleed Al-Khuraiji, the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 11 February 2026
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Saudi foreign minister receives written message from Russian counterpart

  • Russian ambassador delivers message to Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs

LONDON: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, regarding relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The message was received on behalf of Prince Faisal by Waleed Al-Khuraiji, the Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, during a meeting with Sergey Kozlov, the Russian ambassador to the Kingdom, in Riyadh on Wednesday.

During the meeting, officials discussed Saudi-Russian relations and ways to enhance ties in various fields, the SPA added.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.