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Saudi Crown Prince, Russia's Putin Discuss Efforts to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Russia's Putin Discuss Efforts to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

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.

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G7 Foreign Ministers Commend US-Ukraine Meeting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
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G7 Foreign Ministers Commend US-Ukraine Meeting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Flag / File/Reuters
Saudi Flag / File/Reuters

The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the High Representative of the European Union commended the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, and in particular the meeting on March 11 between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement released after their meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, they commended Ukraine for its commitment to an immediate ceasefire, SPA reported.

They emphasized that this is an essential step toward achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. They called on Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms.

The statement affirmed their support for the resumption of unhindered humanitarian aid into Gaza and for a permanent ceasefire, emphasizing the imperative for the Palestinian people to have a political horizon reached through a negotiated solution to the conflict with Israel, in a manner that meets their legitimate needs and aspirations and promotes comprehensive peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East.
The G7 members also expressed deep concern about the escalation of tensions and hostilities in the West Bank, calling for de-escalation and affirming readiness to engage with Arab countries on their proposals for charting a way forward on the future, reconstructing Gaza, and achieving peace.