$400 million aid to Ukraine from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine on Saturday, the official SPA news agency said, which also reported a call from the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salmanto the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

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The prince highlighted “The position of the kingdom to support everything that contributes to a de-escalation and the kingdom’s readiness to continue mediation efforts”the agency reported SPA.

Saudi Arabia played an unexpected role last month in facilitating a prisoner swap between Moscow and kyiv.

But the war in Ukraine It also caused tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Statesespecially due to the refusal of Riyadh to increase the production of Petroleum to soften the energy crisis caused by the conflict.

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The reviews of Washington rose in tone after the OPECled by the Arab kingdom, decided on a drastic cut in production together with Russia and other allies that can make prices even more expensive.

The United States accused the OPEC+ to align with Moscow and the president Joe Biden threatened with “impact” for Saudi Arabia.

Source: Elcomercio

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