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KUWAIT, March 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait on Wednesday welcomed the diplomatic efforts exerted to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, especially the recent phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
The call, according to a foreign ministry statement, is a "major step" towards de-escalation, appreciating at the same time Saudi efforts in this regard, which will host US-Russian talks.
The statement concluded by underlining the State of Kuwait's belief and support for resolving such crises in peaceful manners. (end)
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