Putin Plans Visit to Gulf in Wake of OPEC+ Deal on Output Cuts
- Russian leader will meet Saudi crown prince, UAE president
- Items on agenda include oil market, wars in Ukraine, Gaza
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week, using a rare trip abroad since his invasion of Ukraine to bolster partnerships with key oil producers.
Putin will meet with both UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues including trade and investment and Israel’s military campaign, according to the Kremlin. Interfax also reported that the oil market and the Ukraine war are set to be on the agenda.