Russia and UAE Call for End to Attacks on Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, have called for an end to all attacks against Iran and the Gulf states.

According to the Russian ministry, the two ministers stressed the need for new diplomatic efforts to ensure long-term regional security. Emphasis was placed on the need to stop attacks that cause casualties among civilians and damage to civilian infrastructure.

The United Arab Emirates maintains good relations with both Russia and Ukraine and has mediated talks and prisoner exchanges.