ِAden -- Russia has voiced strong support for the United Nations-led efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen, emphasizing that the UN roadmap represents a fundamental framework for future political settlement.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement following recent consultations with regional and international partners, including Saudi Arabia and Oman, whose mediation efforts have been pivotal in facilitating dialogue among Yemeni parties. Moscow praised these contributions and reiterated its commitment to backing initiatives that promote stability and inclusive negotiations.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the UN roadmap serves as a viable mechanism to formalize agreements among Yemeni factions, laying the groundwork for a nationwide ceasefire, improved humanitarian conditions, and preparations for inclusive political talks.

Russia’s engagement in Yemen has grown in recent months, with President Vladimir Putin hosting Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad Al-Alimi in Moscow. The meeting highlighted Russia’s potential role in leveraging its ties with various Yemeni actors, including the Houthis, to support the peace process.

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg has welcomed the commitment of Yemeni parties to the roadmap, which includes steps toward a ceasefire and political dialogue. The roadmap is seen as a critical tool to overcome entrenched divisions and move toward a Yemeni-led settlement that respects the country’s sovereignty and unity.

Russia’s endorsement of the UN framework signals a growing international consensus around the roadmap as the most credible path to ending Yemen’s protracted conflict. As diplomatic momentum builds, observers hope that coordinated efforts will translate into tangible progress on the ground.