Saudi FM says Kingdom supports efforts aimed at ending Russia-Ukraine crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomes his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 31 May 2022
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Saudi FM says Kingdom supports efforts aimed at ending Russia-Ukraine crisis

  • Saudi and Russian foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them
  • Earlier on Tuesday, Lavrov visited Bahrain

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said the Kingdom supports efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to end the Russia-Ukraine crisis and achieve security and stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh on Tuesday, Prince Faisal said the Kingdom is ready to make the necessary efforts to contribute to such a solution.

He affirmed the Kingdom’s position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis that is based on the foundations of international law.




Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh. (SPA)

The two ministers also reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to exchanging views on the latest developments in the region and the world and efforts exerted with regards to them.

Lavrov also met with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hussein Ibrahim Taha during his visit to Riyadh, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Earlier on Tuesday, he was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by the Kingdom’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji.




Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is welcomed to Riyadh by the Kingdom’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji. (SPA)

Lavrov also visited Bahrain on Tuesday where he met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Bahrain News Agency reported.


Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues

Updated 01 March 2026
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Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Al-Baha raises readiness to address weather issues

AL-BAHA: The Al-Baha branch of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority has raised its level of readiness to help address issues caused by the weather in the region.

The initiative is being implemented in accordance with the authority’s plan and with the aim of ensuring the provision of all necessary capabilities.

The authority has affirmed the readiness of its emergency centers and field teams. Some 19 ambulance teams and five rapid response teams have been allocated, in addition to the required equipment, ensuring prompt intervention and provision of highly efficient emergency services.

The authority has called on all residents in the region to adhere to the instructions of the competent authorities and follow the safety procedures during fog and low-visibility conditions. They should also comply with traffic safety regulations and directives issued by Civil Defense.

The emergency number 997 and the Asefni, Tawakkalna, and Absher applications are available around the clock in emergency situations, and members of the public are urged to make immediate contact when necessary.