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Laughing, shaking hands, showing unity: Russian President Vladimir Putin (71) was warmly welcomed in Saudi Arabia by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (38).
He does not have to run the risk of arrest here, even though the International Criminal Court has issued an international arrest warrant for him. Neither the United Arab Emirates nor Saudi Arabia have recognized the criminal court.
Putin emphasized the close ties between Russia and the Saudi kingdom. “Nothing can disrupt the development of our friendly relations,” he said, according to the Tass agency. He also agreed with the Crown Prince that another meeting would take place in Moscow.
Kingdom believes in a peaceful solution
Although Russia is not part of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as OPEC+ it works closely with the cartel to achieve higher prices. Putin and Mohammed emphasized their shared responsibility for a “predictable international energy market,” as Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov (56) said. According to him, the president and the crown prince also discussed the situation in the Gaza war. However, Peskov gave no details.
In a backstory on relations with Russia, the state-run Saudi news agency SPA explained its position on Moscow’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Saudi Arabia has always been in contact with the leaders in Moscow and Kiev and has supported humanitarian initiatives. The Kingdom believes in a peaceful solution through dialogue; That is why the country also organized a conference on Ukraine in August.
Countries call for a ceasefire in Gaza
During his short trip, Putin was received by President Mohammed bin Sajid (62) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was about “several regional and international issues,” as state news agency WAM reported. Both countries have spoken in favor of a ceasefire for a “lasting and comprehensive peace” in the Gaza war. The basis should be the two-state solution. According to Putin, the UAE is Russia’s most important trading partner in the Arab region.
The war against Ukraine has limited the Kremlin chief’s foreign contacts. The visit to the Gulf is the first since the start of the war in 2022 that does not target direct allies such as China, Belarus or Kazakhstan. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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