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Russian satellite data helped Iran strike U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia — CNN

Fourteen Russian reconnaissance satellites passed over a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia in the days before Iran attacked it on March 27, according to an investigation CNN published on Sept. 16.

16 September, 09:28 PM

Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi pipeline shutdown raises oil risks

On Sept. 11, Saudi Arabia announced the suspension of operations on a key pipeline carrying oil overland from the country’s east to its west. The move followed a drone attack and came shortly after Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen seized a strategically important island and port in the southern Red Sea, bringing them closer to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

16 September, 12:24 PM

Houthi strikes on Saudi oil hubs and utilities wound 73 in major escalation

Houthi rebels struck several Saudi Arabian oil facilities and public utilities, injuring 73 people, the Associated Press reported on Sept. 8.

8 September, 01:50 PM

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign collective defense agreement

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Aug. 7.

7 August, 06:57 PM

Oil prices fall as crude flows through Strait of Hormuz increase

Oil prices fell as increased crude flows through key maritime chokepoints outweighed the lack of significant progress in U.S. Iran talks, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, Reuters reported on July 31.

31 July, 10:37 AM

Usyk hit by stray mouthguard in bizarre ringside incident during Saudi Arabia fight – video

Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk attended a boxing event in Saudi Arabia, where he encountered a bizarre situation prior to the main card, sports streaming platform DAZN reported on July 25.

27 July, 01:36 PM

Crude prices rise as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens and Houthi threats reroute tankers

Oil prices rose amid mounting concerns about further supply disruptions as the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the eleventh consecutive night and oil tankers turn away in the Red Sea following warnings from Houthi rebels, Reuters reported on July 22.

22 July, 12:51 PM

Global oil prices fall despite renewed Middle East tensions and blockade warnings

Oil prices fell amid reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, fresh attacks between the two nations, and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis, Reuters reported on July 21.

21 July, 11:50 AM

Saudi company gets green light to buy four solar power plants in Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine’s Antimonopoly Committee has granted permission to the Saudi company FAS Energy to acquire four solar power plants in Kyiv Oblast, according to the corresponding decision dated July 2.

3 July, 02:53 PM

U.S. becomes world's largest oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, overtaking long-time leaders Saudi Arabia and Russia as tensions with Iran reshape global energy trade, Reuters reported on June 11.

11 June, 05:00 PM

Ukraine, Saudi Arabia deepen security ties

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss implementing a bilateral security agreement focused on three key areas, the Ukrainian presidential office said on April 24.

24 April, 07:51 PM

Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to deepen defense and energy ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 24, where he is set to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

24 April, 04:15 PM

Iran strikes Saudi oil pipeline used to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Shortly after a ceasefire was supposed to have ended hostilities in the Persian Gulf, Iranian forces attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, Reuters reported on April 8.

9 April, 03:41 AM

Why Zelenskyy toured the Middle East and tensions with Rheinmetall – Former Naftogaz CEO Kobolyev

Former Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev says Russia must factor in Saudi Arabia’s role, outlines the impact of the war in Iran and assesses Donald Trump’s tactics in an interview with NV on Apr. 7.

7 April, 01:26 PM

Ukraine negotiating diesel supplies with Gulf states — Zelenskyy

During his trip to the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is negotiating diesel fuel supply deals, the president said on March 27.

28 March, 01:04 AM

Ukrainian military experts share unique drone defense experience with Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian military experts, working in Saudi Arabia for over a week, discussed key aspects of air defense, focusing on approaches to destroying drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported after a meeting with the military on March 27.

27 March, 12:37 PM

Ukraine to sign air defense deal with Saudi Arabia — report

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia intends to secure an airspace security agreement with the kingdom, Bloomberg reported on March 26, citing AFP.

27 March, 02:04 AM

Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on March 26, saying he has important meetings planned, likely to be focused on how Kyiv can help the kingdom protect its infrastructure from Iranian drones.

26 March, 07:57 PM

Saudi Arabia to cut oil shipments to China and India amid Middle East war

Saudi Arabia’s oil sales to its two biggest Asian buyers, China and India, will be lower than usual in April due to supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, Bloomberg reported on March 26.

26 March, 11:56 AM

Japan weighs buying Ukrainian combat drones after battlefield success against Russia

Japan is considering purchasing Ukrainian-made combat drones for its Self-Defense Forces after their successful use in real combat conditions, Japanese outlets Kyodo News and 47news reported on March 14.

15 March, 02:11 AM

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