Go to Media Bank Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. File photoCAiro, Oct 16 Saudi Arabia is surprised by accusations that the kingdom is allegedly on the side of Russia in the conflict in Ukraine, Defense Minister Khaled bin Salman Al Saud wrote on Twitter. He clarified that such reproaches did not come from the Kyiv authorities. the prince said it «was adopted unanimously and for purely economic reasons.» Last week, the countries participating in the OPEC + deal, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided to reduce oil production by two million barrels per day starting in November. Thus, they extended the deal until the end of 2023. This caused dissatisfaction with the American administration, which demanded an increase in oil production. Earlier, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry issued a statement that the OPEC + decision was dictated solely by economic considerations, and it was accepted by all countries participating in the deal, the department rejected US accusations of supporting Russia with such a decision in an environment where Western countries seek to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources. Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine on 24 February. President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» For this, according to him, it is planned to carry out the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, to bring to justice all war criminals responsible for «bloody crimes against civilians» in Donbass. » /> Media: congressman demanded to investigate US pressure on Saudi Arabia
