Putin Visits UAE and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Regional Issues
• Putin lands in UAE, flanked by 4 Russian fighter jets that painted skies with colors of Russian flag
• Putin concludes one-on-one meeting with UAE President to discuss wars in Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, and oil interests
• Putin heads to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh
• Putin's first trip to Middle East since 2019, travels despite ICC warrant for his arrest over deportation of Ukrainian children
• Putin's ability to travel shows failure to fully isolate him globally for war in Ukraine nearly 2 years on