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Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his 65th birthday, wishing him good health, wellbeing, and continued success, and noted his significant personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and the UAE. Both sides expressed satisfaction that the friendly Russian-Emirati relationship continues to develop dynamically across all areas.
The leaders continued their exchange of views on the dangerously deteriorating situation in the Middle East region, which is producing grave consequences for Iran as well as for Arab countries. The President of Russia emphasized the need to halt further escalation of the conflict and to resolve it through negotiations.
Vladimir Putin expressed particular gratitude to the President of the UAE for the assistance and support being provided to the large number of Russian citizens residing in the Emirates.