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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSaudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis
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The White House unsuccessfully tried to arrange calls between President Biden and the de facto leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. was working to build international support for Ukraine and contain a surge in oil prices, said Middle East and U.S. officials.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the U.A.E.s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan both declined U.S. requests to speak to Mr. Biden in recent weeks, the officials said, as Saudi and Emirati officials have become more vocal in recent weeks in their criticism of American policy in the Gulf.
There was some expectation of a phone call, but it didnt happen, said a U.S. official of the planned discussion between the Saudi Prince Mohammed and Mr. Biden. It was part of turning on the spigot [of Saudi oil].
Mr. Biden did speak with Prince Mohammeds 86-year-old father, King Salman, on Feb. 9, when the two men reiterated their countries longstanding partnership. The U.A.E.s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the call between Mr. Biden and Sheikh Mohammed would be rescheduled.
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I'm tired of this country being held hostage by these madmen.
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Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis (Original Post)
Nevilledog
Mar 2022
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Grasswire2
(13,564 posts)1. My twitter reply to Sam Stein.
"They went to Jared."
Samrob
(4,298 posts)2. They only answer calls from Trump. Did you forget? nt
AntiFascist
(12,792 posts)3. Their days are numbered... fossils lol! n/t