According to news from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 18th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah spoke on the same day to exchange views on the situation in the Persian Gulf in the context of ongoing mutual attacks between the US and Iran. They all emphasized that the US and Iran must immediately cease fire, resume negotiations, and guarantee the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides also discussed the issue of consolidating the Russian-Arab strategic partnership, including expanding economic, trade, education and sports ties. The two sides confirmed their willingness to continue close foreign policy coordination under bilateral and multilateral frameworks.

According to news from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 18th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah spoke on the same day to exchange views on the situation in the Persian Gulf in the context of ongoing mutual attacks between the US and Iran. They all emphasized that the US and Iran must immediately cease fire, resume negotiations, and guarantee the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides also discussed the issue of consolidating the Russian-Arab strategic partnership, including expanding economic, trade, education and sports ties. The two sides confirmed their willingness to continue close foreign policy coordination under bilateral and multilateral frameworks.