ABU DHABI ( WNAM MONITORING: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran conflict and wider regional developments during a phone call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday.
In a statement, the Kremlin said both leaders stressed the importance of continuing political and diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching “compromise-based peace agreements.”
Putin also thanked the UAE for its support on humanitarian issues related to the conflict in Ukraine, the statement added.
The Emirati state news agency WAM reported that Sheikh Mohamed and Putin reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and discussed their implications for regional and international peace and security.
The two leaders also discussed the potential impact of the crisis on freedom of international navigation, energy security and the global economy, WAM said.