Putin’s Gulf visit defies efforts to isolate him over war

[Collection]Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to strengthen Moscow's partnerships with the strategic oil producers. He plans to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss trade, investments, the oil market, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This visit shows that Russia is breaking out of its international isolation and advancing its goal of asserting influence in the Middle East. The Gulf states' cooperation with Moscow, especially in OPEC+, will be a focal point of the visit.