The Russian president expressed gratitude to Abu Dhabi for its continued mediation efforts in facilitating prisoner exchanges with Ukraine.
ABU DHABI — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held high-level discussions over the phone on Friday to review their strategic bilateral relationship and address rising tensions across the Middle East.
The call focused on deepening economic and diplomatic ties under the framework of the UAE-Russia strategic partnership, while also covering critical regional and international developments, according to statements released by state news agency WAM and the Kremlin.
During the discussion, both leaders stressed the urgent necessity of de-escalating tensions in the Gulf region and securing lasting political solutions that safeguard stability and address the core security interests of regional states. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast commitment to fostering diplomatic dialogue and supporting peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.
On the conflict in Ukraine, President Putin briefed Sheikh Mohamed on developments regarding Russia’s military operations. The Kremlin noted that Putin expressed explicit appreciation to the UAE leadership for its successful humanitarian mediation, which has facilitated multiple large-scale exchanges of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine.
The conversation concluded with both heads of state reiterating their shared determination to expand cooperation across priority sectors, maintaining frequent consultation on pressing global matters.
