Putin and Mohammed bin Salman discuss Persian Gulf

Sep 22

Putin speaks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on September 22, congratulating him ahead of Saudi Arabia's national holiday and recalling Soviet recognition a century earlier. Vremya says they discuss the Middle East, particularly the Persian Gulf, without describing a new agreement.

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.