### Putin and Mohammed bin Zayed Discuss Middle East Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The main focus of the discussion was the situation in the Middle East.
Both leaders expressed serious concern over the deteriorating military and political situation in the region. They particularly highlighted the loss of civilian lives and the destruction of energy, industrial, and other civilian infrastructure.
The sides emphasized the urgent need to end hostilities as soon as possible and intensify political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. It was noted that any solution must take into account the legitimate interests of all regional states.
Additionally, Putin and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan positively assessed the level of bilateral cooperation between Russia and the UAE. According to them, interaction between the two countries continues to develop across multiple areas.