Putin tells Emir Russia wants diplomatic solution to crises

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin told HH Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, that Russia’s stance remains that crisis situations should be solved by politic and diplomatic means, “in dialogue”, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

In a phone call, Putin and Emir also discussed cooperation between Russia and Qatar, primarily in economic, trade and investment areas.

(Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)