Putin thanks UAE President for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

During the call, President Putin thanked His Highness for the UAE’s continued and successful mediation efforts regarding prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the importance of the efforts and their humanitarian impact.

The two also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and the repercussions for regional and international peace and security, as well as their impact on freedom of international navigation, energy security, and the global economy.