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Cited as a partner under Western pressure; also expressed interest in region-to-region cooperation with Union State
Putin called UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to mark his 65th birthday, discussed the deteriorating Middle East situation, and thanked the UAE for supporting Russian citizens there.
Putin thanked Azerbaijani President Aliyev for facilitating the evacuation of Russian nationals from Iran and transit of humanitarian aid, and both leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
Lavrov and Oman's FM discussed the conflict involving Iran, urging de-escalation and warning against drawing Gulf states in, with Russia offering to help broker a diplomatic solution.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Borisenko met with Turkey's ambassador in Moscow to discuss Middle East tensions and coordinate efforts to reduce escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko met with Pakistan's Ambassador Tirmizi to discuss the Iran crisis and bilateral relations.
Lavrov and Bahrain's FM discussed the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, jointly calling for an immediate ceasefire, negotiations, and condemning strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Russian Deputy FM Ryabkov met Vietnam's UN envoy Do Hung Viet, the nominated chair of the NPT Review Conference, to discuss arms control, disarmament, and Iran's nuclear program ahead of the April–May conference in New York.
Lavrov and Indian FM Jaishankar discussed the Iran situation in a phone call, backing SCO and BRICS efforts toward de-escalation and a sustainable settlement.
Putin reaffirmed support for de-escalating the Israel-U.S. conflict with Iran in a call with President Pezeshkian, who thanked Russia for its humanitarian aid.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Lubinsky highlighted Russia's role as a donor to UNODC's youth anti-drug initiatives in Central Asia at a side event of the 69th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
Putin and Trump held an hour-long call covering the Iran conflict, Ukraine ceasefire prospects, and Venezuela's impact on global oil markets, their first since December 2025.
Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister bin Zayed called for immediate de-escalation around Iran and agreed to coordinate positions at the UN on long-term regional security.