ABU DHABI — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, discussed in a phone call on Tuesday the OPEC+ oil deal and pledged to continue coordination on global energy markets.

"In a phone call, President Vladimir #Putin and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces @MohamedBinZayed praised the level of #RussiaUAE interaction in the political, trade, economic and other fields," Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said in a tweet.

Putin informed Sheikh Mohammed of the latest developments which pertain to the crisis with Ukraine, WAM said, adding that the Crown Prince reiterated his support for a peaceful solution that “guarantees the interests and national security of all parties.”

Sheikh Mohammed also voiced the importance of resuming “serious consultations” to resolve the crisis with Ukraine and reach a political solution that achieves security and peace.

He added that the UAE will continue working with the different parties involved to help reach a political solution to the conflict.

The OPEC+ group of leading oil producers is due to meet online on Wednesday in order to discuss its further oil output policy. — Agencies