Zelensky condemns Iranian attacks in call with Crown Prince
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, during which they discussed bilateral relations and the latest security developments in the region. President Zelensky expressed his country's strong condemnation of Iranian attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing Ukraine's categorical rejection of any threat to the Kingdom's security and stability.
During the call, the Ukrainian president affirmed his country's full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting these threats, emphasizing Kyiv's support for all measures taken by Riyadh to protect its territory, citizens, and vital assets. The two sides also discussed the current military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for international peace and security, which necessitates high-level international coordination to contain the crises.
Dimensions of the Ukrainian stance towards Iranian attacks
This contact comes at a time of increasing complexity in international relations. President Zelensky's condemnation of the Iranian attacks a deep awareness of the dangerous and destabilizing nature of Iran's behavior, not only in the Middle East but also in other parts of the world. It is worth noting that Ukraine has had bitter experience with Iranian weapons, particularly drones, which were used in military operations against Ukrainian cities. This underscores the shared understanding of the sources of the threat and the need to confront Tehran's hostile policies.
The call also reflects the depth of diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Kyiv, which have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, represented by the Kingdom’s great humanitarian role and its successful mediation in the prisoner exchange file, which the Ukrainian leadership has appreciated on more than one occasion, considering Saudi Arabia a pivotal partner in making global peace and stability.
The importance of international solidarity and protecting energy security
The condemnation of such attacks by world leaders, including the Ukrainian president, carries significant strategic implications, underscoring that the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of global security. The Kingdom is not merely a major regional power, but a cornerstone of stability in global energy markets. Therefore, any targeting of its territory, whether by Iranian or other actors, poses a direct threat to the global economy and the energy supplies upon which both industrialized and developing nations depend.
At the end of the call, the need for concerted international efforts to reduce tension in the region was emphasized, as well as joint action to ensure compliance with international laws and conventions that criminalize attacks on the sovereignty of states, in order to guarantee sustainable security and spare the region and the world the scourge of conflicts and wars.
