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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Friday discussed the crisis in Ukraine with the country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Sheikh Mohamed was briefed by the Ukrainian president on the latest developments and he stressed the importance of finding peaceful solutions through negotiation, dialogue and understanding, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE supports every move aimed at a peaceful settlement of the crisis and wanted to provide assistance to affected civilians in Ukraine.
The two also discussed a number of regional and international issues, within the framework of discussions with world leaders regarding developments in Ukraine.
Sheikh Mohamed also stressed the importance of continuous and serious communication to find a political solution to the crisis that ensures the interests of all parties and safeguards their security.
The UAE on Wednesday said it would provide relief aid to affected civilians in Ukraine worth $5 million, in response to an urgent appeal by the United Nations.
Ukrainians at the Moldovan and Romanian borders - in pictures
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Refugees walk after crossing the Moldova-Ukraine border near the town of Palanca. AFP -
Refugees from Ukraine arrive at the border crossing in Palanca, Moldova. AP -
The number of people fleeing the conflict topped a million on Wednesday, according to the UN’s refugee chief, Filippo Grandi. AFP -
A young woman pictured after crossing the Moldova-Ukraine border near the town of Palanca. AFP -
Refugees warm up in a tent after crossing the border in Palanca, Moldova. AP -
A woman in a refugee camp set up in the former football stadium of the town of Palanca, Moldova. AFP -
Russian forces have stepped up their attacks on crowded cities in what Ukraine's leader has called a blatant campaign of terror. AP -
A local man helps displaced Ukrainians load their luggage into a bus after they crossed the border in Siret, Romania. Bloomberg -
Nastya Kononchuk holds Molly, her 8-month-old French bulldog, at the Romanian-Ukrainian border, in Siret, Romania. AP -
Volunteers at the Romanian border serve hot food to refugees fleeing the conflict from neighbouring Ukraine. AP -
Children reunite with their father at the border crossing in Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania. Reuters -
A Romanian fireman carries a refugee's child at the Ukrainian-Romanian border in Siret. AFP -
People arrive at the border crossing in Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania. Reuters -
A Romanian emergency services worker puts a blanket on a child. AFP -
Refugees from Ukraine flock into Romania to escape Russia's invasion -- and avoid massive jams at the Polish border. AFP
