Overview
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, in a call Saturday, discussed the Middle East crisis and tensions around Iran.
- Both leaders backed continued political talks to reach compromise peace deals that consider the interests of all regional states.
- Putin thanked the UAE for mediating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides framing the work as a humanitarian effort.
- They linked regional instability to risks for shipping lanes, energy security, and the wider global economy.
- The two leaders noted steady progress in Russian‑Emirati ties in politics and trade and agreed to stay in frequent contact.