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Tumultuous Times Make for Strange Bedfellows - What to Make of Burgeoning Russian Ties with UAE & Saudi Arabia?

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Austin Hodge
October 30, 2024 • Read Time: 11 minutes

As geopolitical tides shift, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are forging ever-closer ties with Russia. While Saudi Arabia seeks diplomatic cooperation and easing of the Ukraine War to bring stability to the region, the UAE makes a bid for strategic partnership with Russia amidst BRICS summit meetings. The trio’s deepening relationships signal a potential reshaping of the global diplomatic and economic landscape, raising eyebrows across the world stage.

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