Investigation: How Russia profits from arms exports to Saudi Arabia despite sanctions — leaked emails
The leak reveals that Saudi Arabia agreed to pay Russia over 2 billion euros under a contract signed in 2021 involving companies that were repeatedly sanctioned, both before and after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Saudi arms deal with Russia unveiled, raises Western concerns
In 2023, under a contract signed two years prior, Russian Pantsir-S1 air defence systems were secretly delivered to Saudi Arabia. Analysts are considering whether the revelation of this information will impact the relationship between the Saudi Arabian authorities and the West,
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Sanctioned Russian Firms Sold $2B Air Defense System to Saudi Arabia, Leaked Documents Show
Russia has been exporting arms to countries including Saudi Arabia, bolstering its economy after a barrage of sanctions followed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Secret Arms Deal: Saudi Arabia Quietly Acquired Russian Weapons
Newly revealed documents show Saudi Arabia purchased advanced air defense systems from Russia, raising geopolitical concerns.
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Russian, Saudi Arabian foreign ministers discuss Syria, regional issues in phone call
Sergey Lavrov, Faisal bin Farhan exchange views on regional agenda, reaffirm commitment to stability in Middle East - Anadolu Ajansı
3 days into his 2nd term, Trump is making headway on another big deal — this time with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia was the first foreign country that Trump visited during his first term.
'A fantastic guy:' Trump again welcomes Saudi Arabia's leader. Is that a problem?
Trump has had a close relationship with the crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, even as his real estate company does major deals with oil-rich kingdom.
Trump holds first foreign leader call with Saudi crown prince
President Trump held his first official call with a foreign leader since being sworn in for his second term with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, a controversial figure who Trump on
Trump’s relationship with Saudi Arabia on full display at Davos after Crown Prince gets first call
President Donald Trump touted a new $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia during a speech to world leaders in Davos.
Saudi Arabia says GDP grew 1.3% in 2024, lifted by non oil sector
Saudi Arabia's economy returned to growth in 2024, with real gross domestic product increasing 1.3% compared to the previous year, preliminary government data released on Thursday showed, with non-oil sector activities lifting overall GDP.
Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country' alongside China, Russia after Trump's ‘Gulf of America' comments
Following President Trump’s declarations about changes to the map, Google employees were given the highest level of urgency to reclassify the U.S.
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Japan, the UK, and Italy Discuss Bringing Saudi Arabia Into Their Next-Generation Fighter Jet Project
On January 27, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is in favor of Saudi Arabia joining the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), according to the Italian Prime Minister’s Office. Italy, Japan, and the U.K. launched the GCAP in December 2022 with a goal of deploying the next-generation fighter by 2035.