Riyadh: HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the call, they discussed the rapidly evolving situation amid the ongoing military escalation in the region.

According to Qatar News Agency, President Putin affirmed Russia's support for the sovereignty and security of Saudi territory. They also addressed the negative repercussions of escalation on maritime security and the global economy.

The call included an exchange of views on several regional and international issues, as well as topics of mutual interest.