Saudi Crown Prince, Russia’s Putin Discuss Ukraine Crisis, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, focusing on diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis and expanding Saudi-Russian cooperation.

During the call, Crown Prince Mohammed reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to facilitating dialogue and supporting initiatives aimed at achieving a political resolution to the ongoing conflict.

President Putin acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s balanced diplomatic approach and its significant role in promoting global security and stability. He expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s constructive mediation efforts in international affairs.

As part of its peace-building initiatives, Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, further demonstrating its commitment to de-escalating global conflicts.