Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine.
They also tackled means to develop cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Crown Prince Mohammed underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on facilitating dialogue and any efforts that may help reach a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
For his part, Putin expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia and its constructive efforts, noting its balanced relations with all parties, its international standing and pioneering role in bolstering global security, peace and stability.
At the directives of Crown Prince Mohammed, Jeddah hosted on Tuesday talks between Washington and Kyiv as part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to end the Ukraine crisis.
