Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called the establishment of a Palestinian state “a matter of principle,” Anadolu reports. “It is a matter of principle to resolve the issue of establishing a full-fledged Palestinian State that would coexist in peace and security with Israel. For his part, Al Nahyan said the UAE is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Russia and advancing shared development goals. Al Nahyan said the UAE strongly supports political and diplomatic solutions to conflicts that could contribute to peace and international stability. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s official visit to Moscow began on Thursday, according to a Kremlin statement.