Coverage dated December 4, 2023 to December 5, 2023

Putin makes rare visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk strengthened relations and Israel-Hamas war

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The visits are his first to the region since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Kremlin says Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE on Wednesday

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Putin makes rare visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk strengthened relations and Israel-Hamas war

    Headline from NBC New York ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Times

    Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. on Wednesday (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The trip is part of a series of diplomatic meetings by the Russian leader, and comes as Ukraine tries to shore up eroding Western support for its war effort.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE with Israel-Hamas war on agenda (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Talks expected to focus on Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and oil market cooperation, says Kremlin spokesperson.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Kremlin says Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE on Wednesday (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin has announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated by the West over the Ukraine conflict.

  4. The Guardian

    Putin to make rare trip abroad to discuss Israel-Hamas war with UAE and Saudi Arabia (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Russian president will travel to Middle East on Wednesday as he tries to reclaim role in global politics

  5. Oil Price

    Putin Makes Rare Trip Abroad With Visit To Saudi Arabia, UAE (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    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.

  6. Time

    Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE for Israel-Hamas War Talks (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The trip reflects the isolated Russian leader's attempts to increase his country's influence in the Middle East.

  7. The Republic

    Putin to discuss Israel-Hamas war during a 1-day trip to Saudi Arabia and UAE (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a one-day trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia focused on the Israeli-Hamas war and host the Iranian president in Moscow this week, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE to discuss Israel-Hamas war (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    MOSCOW >> Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a one-day trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia focused on the Israeli-Hamas war and host the Iranian president in Moscow this week, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

  9. NBC New York

    Putin makes rare visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia to talk strengthened relations and Israel-Hamas war (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The visits are his first to the region since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Russian President Putin to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates >> Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday will visit both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as Dubai hosts the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks — despite facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over the war in Ukraine.

  11. Local News 8

    Putin makes rare foreign visit to UAE as Ukraine war grinds on (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Anna Chernova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with the United Arab Emirates were at an all-time high during his first visit to the Middle East since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago.

  12. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Putin makes rare foreign visit to UAE as Ukraine war grinds on | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Anna Chernova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with the United Arab Emirates were at an

  13. France 24

    Putin visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East tour (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after visiting the United Arab Emirates, making a rare trip abroad as Moscow seeks to reassert itself on the global stage.

  14. Triblive

    Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a lightning tour intended to raise Moscow’s profile as a Middle East power broker, even as his war in Ukraine grinds on. Putin landed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of

  15. France 24

    Russia's Putin meets leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE on whistle-stop Gulf tour (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday had hastily arranged talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on oil, Gaza and Ukraine, hours after visiting Saudi Arabia's Gulf neighbour, the…

  16. Al Jazeera

    Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West.

  17. The Columbian

    Russian President Vladimir Putin visits UAE, Saudi Arabia seeking to boost Moscow’s Mideast clout (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday before departing for Saudi Arabia in an one-day lightning tour intended to raise Mosco

  18. Courthouse News Service

    Putin lands in Abu Dhabi on Middle East visit (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    This is only the Russian leader's third trip outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine, after visits to Iran and China.

  19. Semafor

    Putin arrives in Abu Dhabi for oil talks on rare foreign trip (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    The Russian president will later travel to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

  20. The Boston Globe

    Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE, host of COP28 climate talks (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as Dubai hosts the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks.

  21. Deutsche Welle

    Putin begins Middle East trip, arrives in UAE – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss oil, OPEC+, and the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

  22. Fox News

    Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the Middle East to meet with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where oil production levels will be discussed.

  23. Deutsche Welle

    Putin visits UAE, Saudi Arabia in rare foreign trip – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss oil, OPEC+, and the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

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