
UAE President, VPs congratulate Russian President on 'Russia Day'
12 June 2025 09:31
ABU DHABI (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of 'Russia Day'.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to President Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

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