Russian President Putin Travels To Saudi Arabia And The U.A.E.

 

OilPrice.com/RFE: Putin Makes Rare Trip Abroad With Visit To Saudi Arabia, UAE 

 * In a rare trip abroad as an international arrest warrant hangs over him, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on December 6. 

 * The Kremlin said on December 5 that bilateral relations and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will be discussed during the meetings. 

 * Following the one-day trip, Putin will return home and meet Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Kremlin said. 

In a rare trip abroad as an international arrest warrant hangs over him, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on December 6 before heading home for a meeting with Iran's president the next day. 

The Kremlin said on December 5 that bilateral relations and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will be discussed during the meetings, while issues concerning the oil market, "are also always on the agenda."  

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WNU Editor: He must have flown over Iranian airspace to get to the U.A.E.. This flight was also escorted by fighter planes and a tanker or two .... Putin arrives in Middle East flanked by Russian fighter jets (The Hill).  

Update #1: Yup. He flew over Iran .... Putin Skirts Russia's War Zones for Middle East Trip, Flight Path Shows (Newsweek).  

Update #2: Nothing but praise from the leader of the U.A.E. .... UAE leader welcomes ‘dear friend’ Putin (RT).  

Update #3: He is being treated as an honored guest by the Saudi Crown Prince .... Russia's Putin meets Saudi crown prince in whirlwind Gulf visit (Reuters). More here .... Putin arrives in Saudi Arabia (RT).  

Update #4: The two main topics that will be discussed are (1) the Israel - Hamas war. (2) The price of oil and natural gas and the need for production cuts in 2024 to raise the price of energy. (3) Bilateral relations. (4) The rise in global tensions. 

 Russian President Putin Travels To Saudi Arabia And The U.A.E. 

Putin takes lightning tour of U.A.E., Saudi Arabia — 2 countries where he won't be arrested -- CBC/AP  

Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia -- FOX News 

Putin Travels to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia on Rare Trip to Mideast -- New York Times  

Putin lands in UAE for rare foreign trip -- BBC 

Diplomacy in desert: Putin recognizes UAE's environmental stewardship -- TASS

Russian President Putin Meets The Ruler Of UAE In St. Petersburg

 

Euronews: Heads of UAE and Russia meet in St Petersburg days after OPEC+ cuts oil production 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his United Arab Emirates counterpart in St. Petersburg. 

The move comes days after OPEC+ decided to cut global oil production by two million barrels per day, the alliance’s largest cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"We are actively working in the framework of OPEC+,” said Putin. “I know your position. Our decisions, our action, aren't directed against anyone. We aren't acting to create problems for anyone… Our actions are aimed to ensure stability in global energy markets."

The decision to cut oil production further strained the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia, a key member of the OPEC+ alliance.  

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WNU Editor: The focus of this meeting was on oil. 

Russian President Putin Meets The Ruler Of The UAE In St. Petersburg

UAE president calls for 'negotiation and diplomacy' to end Ukraine war -- Arab News 

Putin assures in meeting with Bin Zayed that his actions within OPEC+ are not directed against «anyone» -- News 360  

Putin is holding talks with UAE president -- TASS  

Russia’s Putin hails ties as he meets UAE president -- Al Jazeera

Russian, UAE presidents meet in St. Petersburg -- CGTN