Saudi Arabia: MBS acts as mediator to free prisoners


Issue 1155 - 23 Sep 2022 | 1 minute read

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) has gained plaudits for his role in securing the release of ten international prisoners held in Moscow, as part of a wider prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. His unaccustomed role may have benefitted from warm relations with embattled Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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