Putin Has Had a Phone Conversation with the President of the UAE

Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a phone conversation with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The leaders of the countries discussed the development of Russian-Emirati friendly relations, taking into account the results of the Russian president's visit on December 6.

According to RIA Novosti, this was reported by the Kremlin's press service. Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also discussed measures to provide additional humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.

“Against the backdrop of the ongoing military confrontation in the Palestine-Israel conflict zone, measures to provide additional humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip have been discussed. Russia and the UAE share a principled position in favor of an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of political negotiations. The need for a long-term and just solution to the Palestinian issue based on internationally recognized legal foundations has been emphasized,” the statement said.