The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intends to remain neutral as the Russian military operation in Ukraine continues, believing that “taking sides would only lead to more violence,” a top official announced on February 26.
This explanation was given to the UN Security Council after the UAE voted against a draft resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine, according to local media.
As the UN Security Council’s current Presidency, Russia vetoed the initiative, reports international news outlets.
Anwar Gargash, a senior diplomatic advisor to the UAE’s President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, issued an explanation on Twitter for the UAE’s decision.
Gargash stated that the UAE would not endorse any faction in the Ukraine conflict but would rather call on all parties to commit to diplomacy.
“The UAE has a firm position regarding the United Nations, international law, and the sovereignty of states, rejecting military solutions,” Gargash said.
“In the Ukrainian crisis, our priority is to encourage all parties to resort to diplomatic action and to negotiate to find a political solution.”
UAE policy shifts focus more on bridge-building as the country adopts a diplomacy-oriented strategy, he concluded.
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