It is noted that Al Nahyan stated the commitment of the UAE to continue to mediate efforts around the Ukrainian crisis.
“In this regard, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine’s position on certain issues,” RIA Novosti reported.
The leaders of the two countries met in St. Petersburg.
Earlier, the UAE reported that the country's president would pay an official visit to Russia to assist "in achieving effective political solutions" to the Ukrainian crisis.