MOSCOW, March 9. /TASS/. Saudi Arabia has confirmed its position on the crisis in Ukraine and is ready to make every effort to resolve it, the kingdom’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Thursday at a press conference in Moscow following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

"We discussed with Mr. Minister (Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - TASS) the situation in Ukraine. We reiterated our position on a political solution to the crisis, on alleviating the humanitarian problems in that country caused by the crisis, especially those that affect developing countries. Saudi Arabia is ready to make every effort to resolve this crisis," the top diplomat said.

On February 26, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister made his first visit to Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries. At a press conference following his meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, he said that the kingdom was interested in supporting any initiatives that would help to de-escalate tensions and achieve peace.

The top diplomat also announced a decision to provide $410 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Riyadh and Kiev have signed a number of agreements, including a memorandum of understanding that provided for the supply of oil products to Ukraine worth about $300 million. The rest of the funds - about $100 million - would be earmarked for the program of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.