MOSCOW, January 29. /TASS/. Russia appreciates the contribution of the United Arab Emirates to the Ukraine peace process, especially providing a venue for talks, President Vladimir Putin told his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He also said that the Kremlin is closely monitoring the development of the situation around Iran.
TASS has compiled the main statements of the two heads of state.
Putin said that Russia is grateful to the UAE for its help on Ukraine: "I would especially like to note the efforts of the Emirati side in the context of the Ukrainian crisis. For its contribution to the exchange of detainees and assistance in organizing contacts in various forms on the territory of the United Arab Emirates."
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed gratitude to Putin for helping mediation efforts in Abu Dhabi between Moscow and Kiev on the exchange of prisoners of war: "This is a very important issue."
