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Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine on Saturday. The SPA news agency also reported that Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman had called President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to SPA, the prince emphasized "the Kingdom's position of supporting everything that will contribute to de-escalation, and the Kingdom's readiness to continue the efforts of mediation." Last month, Saudi Arabia played an unexpected role in facilitating a prisoner-of-war exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. BKM/ Expat Media
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