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UAE and Russia Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Global Tensions

1/30/2026

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The UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Moscow on January 29, 2026, for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on economic cooperation, energy, regional stability, and the UAE's mediation role in conflicts including the Russia-Ukraine war.
They stressed the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement signed in August 2025 to deepen economic ties.
Trade between the UAE and Russia reached a record US$12 billion in 2025.

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The UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Moscow on January 29, 2026, for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on economic cooperation, energy, regional stability, and the UAE's mediation role in conflicts including the Russia-Ukraine war.
They stressed the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement signed in August 2025 to deepen economic ties.
Trade between the UAE and Russia reached a record US$12 billion in 2025.