Video: Putin welcomes UAE leader to Kremlin in push for deeper Gulf ties amid sanctions squeeze
Abdullateef Fowewe
Russian President Vladimir Putin rolled out the red carpet at the Kremlin today for UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, signaling Moscow’s drive to bolster ties with Gulf allies as Western sanctions bite.
State media outlet Sputnik captured the pomp of the official welcome, featuring a guard of honor, flag presentation, and procession through the Kremlin’s gilded halls—classic diplomatic flair underscoring mutual respect between the two leaders.
Kremlin announcements confirmed the high-level talks, zeroing in on expanding bilateral relations.
Key focuses include ramped-up energy cooperation and joint efforts for Middle East stability, building on last year’s trade surge past $9 billion.
The visit highlights Russia’s pivot to non-Western partners for economic lifelines, with the UAE emerging as a vital hub for oil deals and investment flows despite global pressures.
