DUBAI, February 14. /TASS/. Saudi Arabia commends the recent phone call between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Donald Trump of the United States, the Gulf nation’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia commends the February 12, 2025, telephone conversation between President Donald Trump of the United States and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and supports the announcement of a potential meeting between the two presidents in the kingdom," the statement reads.

The ministry also confirmed that Saudi Arabia would continue "ongoing efforts to facilitate lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine." According to the statement, the kingdom "has hosted numerous meetings aimed at finding a solution" during the three years of the conflict.

Trump held phone calls with Putin and Vladimir Zelensky on February 12. After his conversation with the Russian president, Trump announced a decision to immediately launch talks on Ukraine. The Kremlin press service said that the presidents "agreed to maintain personal contact and hold face-to-face meetings." The US leader stated later that his meeting with his Russian counterpart could take place in Saudi Arabia.