June 26 (Reuters) - Leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates held a phone call, the Kremlin and UAE's state news agency said on Monday. According to the Kremlin, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan was interested in hearing an assessment of the situation in Russia in connection with the Wagner group mutiny on June 24. "Having received comprehensive information, the Emirati leader declared full support for the actions of the Russian leadership." UAE's state news agency WAM said both leaders discussed bilateral relations and reaffirmed the need to preserve the stability of Russia and the safety of its people. (This story has been corrected to change the title of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to 'United Arab Emirates president' instead of 'Abu Dhabi crown prince' in paragraph 2)Writing by Maxim United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-NahayanRodionov Editing by Chris Reese and Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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Persons: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Nahayan, Wagner, WAM, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu, Chris Reese, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: Russia, United Arab Emirates, Kremlin, Maxim United Arab Emirates, Thomson Locations: Russia, Abu Dhabi