Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the ongoing escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict.
According to a statement released by the Kremlin and reported by Russia’s Sputnik News Agency on Wednesday, both leaders expressed deep concern over the intensifying conflict, warning of its potentially grave consequences for the entire region. They also exchanged views on the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
The statement emphasized the urgent need to halt hostilities and to intensify political and diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes, particularly those related to Iran’s nuclear program.
President Putin reiterated Russia’s readiness to mediate and foster dialogue between the conflicting parties, informing his Emirati counterpart of recent contacts held with various international leaders in this context.
The call concluded with both presidents expressing satisfaction with the strong level of cooperation between Russia and the UAE across political, economic, trade, and humanitarian fields, and agreeing to maintain ongoing personal communication.
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