Putin Shows His Gratitude to Bin Zayed in Russia.
According to Reuters, on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the leader of the UAE in St. Petersburg, Russia, while expressing his satisfaction with the expanding relations between Russia and the UAE, and with the role of Mohammad Zayed in development. He appreciated the relations between Moscow and Abu Dhabi.
At the beginning of this meeting, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Meeting, where the UAE was invited as a guest of honor, Putin said: The UAE is a very important and good partner for Moscow.
Putin also thanked Al Nahyan for the role the UAE played in the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine and between Russia and the United States. Last December, American basketball star Brittany Greiner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for the release of Victor Butt.
Mohammad bin Zaid Al-Nahyan, in his meeting with the President of Russia, demanded to reduce tension and find a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine. The leaders of the two countries also discussed bilateral strategic partnership.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed tweeted after the meeting: “The UAE continues to support all efforts to reach a political solution through dialogue and diplomacy towards global peace and stability.”
Earlier, Yuri Ushakov, the foreign policy advisor of Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced in a speech that high-ranking officials of more than 15 countries, including the president of Algeria, are present at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The foreign policy adviser of Russian President Vladimir Putin said in this regard: On June 16, the head of the UAE will arrive in Russia to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, he will also meet with Putin, and the presidents of Russia and Algeria will make a statement regarding They will sign a deep strategic partnership.
“Yuri Ushakov” added: Putin will meet with a delegation of 7 African countries on June 17 in St. Petersburg to discuss the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis. The African delegation will hold talks with Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv before traveling to Russia on June 16. African countries are under intense pressure from the West, but despite this, most countries gather at the Russia-Africa summit.
He further added: The practical issues of holding the BRICS summit have not been resolved yet, it is not clear how the host country will implement the decision of the International Criminal Court.
This Russian official, in response to the statements of “Joseph Burrell” in charge of the foreign policy of the European Union regarding the resolution of the Ukraine crisis and the American elections, also said: There is no great expectation from these elections, and Putin does not have any special expectations either.
