Saudi Crown Prince, UAE and Bahrain leaders hold phone calls with Putin on mutiny attempt in Russia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, Ƶ, on October 14, 2019. (File/AFP)
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Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, held a phone call with Putin on Tuesday, expressing Ƶ's satisfaction with the success of the truce efforts in Russia .

The Kremlin also received a phone call from the leaders of the UAE and Bahrain.

According to the Kremlin, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan was interested in hearing an assessment of the situation in Russia in connection with the Wagner group mutiny on June 24.

“Having received comprehensive information, the Emirati leader declared full support for the actions of the Russian leadership.”

UAE’s state news agency WAM said both leaders discussed bilateral relations and reaffirmed the need to preserve the stability of Russia and the safety of its people.

On Wednesday, the Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, according to a statement by Bahrain’s news agency (BNA).
The king expressed support for measures taken by Putin to end an armed mutiny by mercenary fighters on Saturday.

Both leaders also reviewed the bilateral relations between both countries and ways to increase cooperation across all fields to serve common interests.

According to the BNA statement, Putin expressed his satisfaction at the level of advancement in the countries’ bilateral relations.