Photo composite: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with Vladimir Putin. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi / AFP
Photo composite: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with Vladimir Putin. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi / AFP
Photo composite: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with Vladimir Putin. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi / AFP
Photo composite: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed with Vladimir Putin. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi / AFP

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Russia's Putin by phone


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President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, state news agency Wam said on Wednesday.

The two leaders discussed "friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to a number of issues of regional and international interest," Wam reported.

No further details were released.

Sheikh Mohamed met with Mr Putin in St Petersburg in October.

At the time, Sheikh Mohamed "emphasised the UAE's policy of supporting peace and stability and called for the continuation of serious consultations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, regardless of how difficult or complex it may be".

The two leaders met at the Constantine Palace in Strelna, outside Russia's second city.

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The low down on MPS

What is myofascial pain syndrome?

Myofascial pain syndrome refers to pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissue. MPS is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (­connective tissue that covers the muscles, which develops knots, also known as trigger points).

What are trigger points?

Trigger points are irritable knots in the soft ­tissue that covers muscle tissue. Through injury or overuse, muscle fibres contract as a reactive and protective measure, creating tension in the form of hard and, palpable nodules. Overuse and ­sustained posture are the main culprits in developing ­trigger points.

What is myofascial or trigger-point release?

Releasing these nodules requires a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle ­sustained pressure to release muscular shortness and tightness. This eliminates restrictions in ­connective tissue in orderto restore motion and alleviate pain. ­Therapy balls have proven effective at causing enough commotion in the tissue, prompting the release of these hard knots.

Updated: December 07, 2022, 3:06 PM