In the Gulf Cooperation Council, Qatar and Kuwait have been standing in the strongest defence of Ukraine’s territorial dignity since the start of the Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Doha’s top diplomat Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva Qatar’s “respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.”

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba tweeted on Thursday, March 3rd, about the successful call he had with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

Mr. Kuleba said that he is “Grateful to Qatar for cosponsoring UNGA resolution ‘Russian aggression against Ukraine’ and providing Ukraine with humanitarian assistance.”

Mr. Kuleba continued his message with “We discussed global efforts to elevate political and economic pressure on Russia.”

As Qatar is capable of meaningfully contributing to efforts to resolve crises between various countries around the world, the war between Russia-Ukraine is the latest example of a conflict in which Qatar has a chance to support diplomatic initiatives to make a positive difference.