Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince High Five At G20 Summit

The Saudi prince is accused of crimes against humanity.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught high fiving at the G20 summit in Argentina.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught high fiving at the G20 summit in Argentina.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught high fiving at the G20 summit in Argentina.

The two politicians, seen in the above GIF, exchanged the hand gesture after Putin noticed the Saudi prince sitting alone. Salman, who has recently been accused by the international community for the ordered killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the country’s role in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. At G20, the Prince seemed to be isolated from the rest of the international community until Putin stepped in with a show of support.

While at the G20 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Theresa May have both reportedly had words with the prince.

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