Moscow plans to host the Russian-Arab summit originally scheduled for October in November, according to statements by Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on October 10. “In a preliminary plan, we are considering November,” Ushakov said during an interview with journalist Alexander Yunashev. He noted that the final decision hinges on developments surrounding US President Donald Trump’s proposed framework for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Sudan’s leader is set to visit Russia ahead of the summit, which will mark the first Russian-Arab gathering in Moscow on October 15. Earlier, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani agreed to delay the event. Meanwhile, Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, confirmed his country’s participation at the summit, emphasizing Damascus’ commitment to maintaining historical ties with Russia.