Saudi Crown Prince, Putin Discuss Ukraine Crisis, OPEC+ Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. During the conversation, the Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia's commitment to facilitating dialogue and supporting a political resolution to the crisis, echoing sentiments from a previous meeting in Jeddah where Ukraine and U.S. officials discussed a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Putin expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's mediation efforts, especially in relation to negotiations with the U.S. The leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the global oil market through their OPEC+ commitments. The discussions reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts involving multiple parties aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis and normalizing relations between Russia and the U.S.