Russian President Vladimir Putin urged a ceasefire in West Asia during phone calls with Emirati and Qatari leaders on Monday (March 2, 2026) amid the escalating war in the West Asia.
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In a call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, both leaders “emphasised the need for an immediate ceasefire and a return to the political and diplomatic process,” the Kremlin said in a readout.
