Putin and the Saudi Crown Prince spoke on the phone, emphasizing that the Middle East must cease fire as soon as possible.

Russian President Putin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed on the 2nd, discussing the rapid escalation of military conflicts in the Middle East and its impact. The Kremlin said that both sides emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire. According to a statement released on the Kremlin's website, both sides expressed serious concerns about the worsening military and political situation in the Middle East, civilian casualties, and the destruction of important strategic facilities. They stressed the importance of an immediate ceasefire, considering the legitimate interests of all parties and increasing political and diplomatic efforts towards a long-term resolution of the conflict. Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed noted that the energy extraction and transportation issues triggered by the current crisis are having a negative impact on global energy security. Therefore, they emphasized the importance of cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia within the "OPEC+" framework for stabilizing the world oil market. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Putin reiterated Russia's support for Saudi Arabia in maintaining sovereignty and territorial security.