"During a telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed serious concern about the ongoing deterioration of the military-political situation in the Middle East, the loss of civilian lives, and the destruction of energy, industrial, and other civilian infrastructure," the Kremlin said in a statement.
The leaders also emphasized the importance of early cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, the statement said, adding that the presidents noted a high level of cooperation and contacts between states that successfully develop.