Saudi–Russia phone talks Al Arabiya cites SPA

Sep 22

Al Arabiya reports the Saudi crown prince and Russia’s president discussing regional developments by phone. Citing the Saudi Press Agency, it says they reviewed escalation’s negative repercussions for maritime security. The brief presents this as a breaking-news update and announces no agreement or new security measure.

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on September 22 about the Middle East and Persian Gulf. Vremya reports congratulations ahead of Saudi National Day and recalls Soviet recognition a century earlier. Al Arabiya, citing the Saudi Press Agency, adds that they reviewed regional developments and the negative effects of escalation on maritime security. Neither account announces a new agreement.