Putin to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE in Rare Trip Outside Russia

  • Russian outlet Life.ru said Putin will meet Saudi crown prince
  • Trip highlights cooperation between Moscow and Gulf states
WATCH: Putin is said to be planning a trip to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Bruce Einhorn reports.Source: Bloomberg
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the plans, a rare trip abroad for the leader since his invasion of Ukraine.

Putin plans to visit Abu Dhabi, UAE, this week, according to one person, who asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the topic. He also intends to travel to Saudi Arabia, according to another person.