The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses concern over the escalation of the situation in southern Yemen.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on the escalation of the situation in southern Yemen on December 26. The comment stated that Russia is concerned about the military and political situation in Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces of Yemen. The comment believes that the escalation of the situation is due to conflicts between various armed forces. Russia calls on all parties to exercise restraint. The comment also welcomes the joint efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as stated in a declaration by the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry on December 25, including the dispatch of a joint military working group to Aden to assist Yemen in overcoming the consequences of this crisis.