King, Putin review key regional developments

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.


Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “They discussed the latest regional and international developments and reviewed bilateral relations,” the SPA reported.

Russia had taken a favorable stand on the UN Security Council Resolution 2216 that slapped sanctions on Houthi rebels and backed the Saudi-led Operation Decisive Storm. Moscow did not use its veto power to block the resolution. The UN vote was a big diplomatic victory for the Kingdom.

Also on Monday, King Salman received former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri at his Riyadh palace. Al-Hariri praised the Kingdom for its military to support the Lebanese Army.

Beirut received the first part of the $3 billion Saudi military aid on Monday.


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