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This came after the Crown Prince and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on the phone on Friday, during which the Crown Prince emphasised “the Kingdom’s position of supporting everything that will contribute to de-escalation, and the Kingdom’s readiness to continue the efforts of mediation,” according to SPA.
The humanitarian aid package for Ukraine will help to lessen the pain that Ukrainian residents are now experiencing as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy hailed the Crown Prince for Riyadh’s vote at the UN General Assembly to denounce Russia’s alleged annexation and congratulated him on being chosen the Kingdom’s prime minister last month.
“Spoke to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude in a tweet for supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and resolution at the UN General Assembly.
The Crown Prince emphasised that the Kingdom’s support for the resolution stems from its dedication to the fundamental principles found in the UN charter and international law, as well as its dedication to the respect for state sovereignty, the ideals of good neighbourliness, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, according to SPA.
The decision was made in accordance with the Kingdom’s attitude of “upholding the ideals inherent in the Charter of the United Nations,” according to Abdulaziz Alwasil, the Saudi envoy to the UN.
The two leaders reportedly agreed to cooperate for the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war being detained by Russian forces, according to the president of Ukraine.
Last month, mediation efforts led to the successful release of 10 prisoners of war (POWs), including two Americans. The Saudi Crown Prince was a key player in these negotiations.
Saudi Arabia joined 142 other UN members in supporting a resolution on Wednesday that denounced Russia’s annexation efforts.
