Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine
- 15 Oct 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman attends a meeting. File photo
Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the official SPA news agency said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman had made a phone call to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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The 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," SPA reported.
Saudi Arabia last month played an unexpected role in facilitating a prisoner-of-war swap between Moscow and Kyiv.
Agence France-Presse