Diplomatic News
Vladimir Putin: Fuel market challenges are temporary as Russia’s economy remains resilient
Wednesday, July 22, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the current challenges facing the country’s domestic fuel market are temporary and will not have a significant impact on the overall state of the Russian economy. He made the remarks during a meeting focused on economic issues. According to the president, despite external pressure and attempts to destabilize… Untitled
UAE and Egypt leaders discuss regional security and strengthen strategic partnership in El Alamein
Monday, July 13, 2026UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in El Alamein on Sunday during an official visit to Egypt, with discussions focusing on regional developments, security challenges, and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region and exchanged views on efforts… Untitled
Marco Rubio arrives in Abu Dhabi to start diplomatic tour of Gulf
Wednesday, June 24, 2026US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour on Tuesday as Iranian officials held talks in Oman, with both sides launching diplomatic drives to shore up their positions amid negotiations towards a permanent peace deal. Mr Rubio will speak to allies about the merits of the… Untitled
Putin in Beijing: Why the UAE may be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Russia–China cooperation
Wednesday, June 17, 2026When Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing, global attention focused on the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China. Yet thousands of kilometers away, another country may quietly benefit from the outcomes of their discussions. The United Arab Emirates, already positioned as a global crossroads for trade, finance, logistics, and diplomacy, stands to… Untitled
The Russian Embassy in Abu Dhabi: History, diplomacy, and the Arabist tradition
Monday, March 30, 2026Long before the Gulf emerged as a central crossroads of global diplomacy, the Soviet Union had already fixed its gaze on the newly formed United Arab Emirates. Today, more than five decades after diplomatic relations were first established, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi stands as one of the capital’s most enduring… Untitled
UAE closes embassy in Tehran and recalls ambassador over Iranian missile and drone attacks
Monday, March 2, 2026The UAE has closed its embassy in Tehran, withdrawn its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision “reflects the UAE’s firm and unwavering stance against any aggression that threatens its security and sovereignty”. Iran is continuing to attack what it says are US targets in the… Untitled
Russia and the UAE strengthen economic partnership at Moscow meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026On February 18, 2026, a working meeting was held in Moscow between the newly appointed Chairman of the Russian Business Council (RBC) in the UAE, Kirill Podgorny, and the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, Andrey Kutepov. The discussions focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation between Russia and the UAE, as… Untitled
High-level Russian–Emirati talks held in Moscow
Friday, January 30, 2026High-level talks were held at the Kremlin between President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived in Russia on an official visit. The meeting once again confirmed the high level of bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries. The… Untitled
UAE President to start official visit to Russia on January 29, meet Vladimir Putin
Thursday, January 29, 2026On January 29, 2026, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit, marking an important milestone in the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries. The UAE President’s aircraft landed in the Russian capital accompanied by an honor escort of Russian military… Untitled
What is known about the outcome of the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
Monday, January 26, 2026A new round of negotiations involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States took place in the United Arab Emirates on January 23–24. Representatives of the three countries discussed possible ways to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Here is what is known so far about the results of the meeting and its prospects. The meetings… Untitled
