U.S. Secretary of State Apologizes to Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince for Ukraine Support

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has apologized to Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for Washington's insufficient response to Houthi attacks in January, reported RT citing Axios.

According to Axios, referencing two sources, this gesture will assist the American side in garnering support from the Middle East regarding the Ukraine issue.

The report emphasizes that the UAE is frustrated with the U.S. 'weak and slow' response to the Houthi attacks, while the U.S. administration has expressed disappointment with Abu Dhabi's reaction to the developments surrounding Ukraine.

“Blinken's apology helped to ease that tension,” the article states.

It was noted that Blinken and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince met in Morocco. In January, the UAE's Defense Ministry reported that the country’s air defense systems intercepted two missiles launched by the Houthis in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi.