Russian officials are fuming after Ukraine isolated it in peace talks that even China attended: 'They're gossiping without us'

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 07:05

MBS/Zelenskyy — Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on May 19, 2023.
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Kremlin officials are furious about recent Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Even Russia's ally, China, attended the talks, while the Kremlin wasn't invited.
Kremlin officials are concerned Kyiv is outflanking them diplomatically, The Moscow Times said.

In the wake of last weekend's summit in Saudi Arabia where nations gathered to discuss Kyiv's plan to end the Ukraine war, Russia is cutting an ever more isolated figure on the world stage. It seems to be striking a nerve.