They are reshaping the world according to there vision and knowing the limitations of every one else. Even Mongol could not conquer them. Putin personally is attached to this vision. (not sure about his country)The current rulers aren't prisoners but compradors which is what allowed them to gain the favor of the west and support, so doesn't really apply.
These words are addressed to the world thats why it were repeated on founding day. i am sure they wanted to know who disagree with it.
On the anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom, a video resurfaced showing Mohammed bin Salman receiving Putin and saying, "Saudi Arabia was not a colony."
The official Saudi news channel, Al-Ekhbariya, commented on the video after republishing it, saying: “Words addressed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the world, confirming the heroic epics written by the Saudis from the day of the founding until now.”