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Currently, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is in Russia for the BRICS Summit, where he expressed readiness to support efforts toward achieving peace between Russia and Ukraine. On Sunday, he held an informal conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the UAE's continued efforts to mediate prisoner exchanges between the two countries, reaffirming the UAE's willingness to assist in resolving the crisis in the interests of peace for both sides. Since the start of 2024, UAE mediation efforts have successfully facilitated nine prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine. This month alone, the Gulf state helped secure the release of 190 captives, bringing the total number of exchanged prisoners to 2,184. In addition to diplomatic mediation, the UAE has been actively supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The Gulf state has reportedly contributed $105 million in financial aid to Ukraine's humanitarian crisis. The UAE has distribut...

  The Uae President, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, is currently in the Russian capital for the annual BRICS Summit. Earlier today, he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations and steps to strengthen ties as part of the strategic partnership binding both countries. They also addressed numerous regional and international issues of mutual interest. The Uae is ready to make every effort to make the figures go even higher. The main focus of Uae investments in Russia is economic diversification. The Gulf state is seeking a diversified economic portfolio, different from the traditional focus on oil and gas. Since the beginning of 2024, Uae mediation efforts have helped in nine Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchanges, bringing the total number of captives exchanged to 2,184. The Uae thanks thanked both Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation that has contributed to the success of the exchanges despite multiple challenges.

  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to Russia highlights the strengthening of UAE-Russia relations, marked by a special dinner involving President Vladimir Putin. Both leaders emphasized bolstering bilateral ties. Sheikh Mohamed is also expected to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, marking UAE's first participation as a member of the organisation. The official Emirati delegation accompanying His Highness includes key ministers like Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber. UAE investments in Russia focus on energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology, with entities like Mubadala leading major projects in these sectors to diversify the UAE's economy. If history is taken into consideration, the Uae and Russia shared a relatively modest bilateral relationship, characterised by cautious political engagement and limited economic interactions. But things have considerably changed over the past couple of decades. The main focus of Uae investments in Russ...

The Uae has successfully facilitated the ninth Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, leading to the release of 190 detainees. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged under UAE mediation to 2,184. The UAE's mediation efforts have earned the trust of both nations, underscoring the country's diplomatic role in de-escalating the ongoing conflict. Additionally, the exchange precedes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's upcoming visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit. Russia and Ukraine have been fighting a brutal conflict since February 2022. The tense situation has been making global headlines ever since. Besides the prisoner exchanges, the UAE also seeks to mitigate humanitarian repercussions resulting from the fighting. In its statement, the Emirati foreign ministry emphasised that the success of the latest mediation demonstrates the cooperative and friendly relations Russia and Ukraine share ith the UAE. The statement noted the importance of dialogue and de-escalat...