Russian leader Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the Middle East crisis and Russia's diesel supply deal with the United States, the Kremlin has said.
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the two presidents discussed further development of bilateral cooperation "against the backdrop of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the UAE."
"During an exchange of views on the international agenda, they addressed agreements reached following Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump regarding supplies of Russian diesel fuel, as well as prospects for resolving the crisis in the Persian Gulf region," the statement said.
It added that the Russian and Emirati presidents agreed to maintain personal contact.
The call comes amid continuing regional tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict and concerns over maritime security and energy supplies.
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced an agreement with Russia under which Moscow would immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes (2.25 million barrels) of diesel to US and global markets.
Shortly after Trump's announcement, the US Treasury Department said on X that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) was "immediately issuing a temporary general license to allow the supply of Russian diesel to the global market."
The US-Israeli war on Iran has continued for more than seven months, driving up global energy prices as commercial oil traffic through the strategic waterway has effectively halted.
Separately, the UAE’s state news agency WAM reported that the two leaders also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common concern, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address them.
Both leaders stressed the importance of strengthening regional security and stability for the benefit of countries and peoples across the region.
