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U.S., Ukraine may propose ‘energy truce’ at UAE talks, report says

The United States and Ukraine could propose a pause in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure in exchange for Kyiv suspending attacks on Russia’s oil industry, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 22, citing informed sources.

22 January, 11:19 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks to begin in UAE on Jan. 23 amid new peace push

The first trilateral meeting between representatives of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is expected to take place in the United Arab Emirates on Jan. 23 and 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 22.

22 January, 05:24 PM

U.S. and Russian officials hold secret peace talks in UAE as Ukraine’s Budanov joins negotiations

Talks between U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi are “going well,” Axios reported on Nov. 25, citing Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert, Driscoll’s spokesperson.

25 November 2025, 05:51 PM

Fugitive pro-Russian MP faces extradition from UAE to Ukraine—report

Fedir Khristenko, a Ukrainian MP representing the now-banned Opposition Platform—For Life party, could be extradited from Dubai to Ukraine in the coming days and stand trial on treason charges, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Sept. 5, citing law enforcement and political sources.

5 September 2025, 09:45 PM

Ukraine frees soldiers, civilians from Russian captivity – photos

Ukrainian soldiers from the Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service, along with civilians, were freed from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 07:08 PM

Kremlin eyes Middle East for Trump talks

A potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may take place in one of the Middle Eastern countries, the Russian propaganda agency TASS claimed on Aug 8, citing a source.

8 August 2025, 01:03 PM

Putin pushes UAE for face-to-face with Trump

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has named the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as one of the suitable locations for the meeting with US President Donald Trump, according to reports by Russian propaganda agencies on Aug. 8.

8 August 2025, 10:16 AM

UAE firm dumps RussNeft shares 3 months after buy

OCN International DMCC, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, sold its stake in Russian oil company RussNeft three months after its acquisition, news agency Liga reported on July 22.

23 July 2025, 12:27 PM

Family of murdered Yanukovych aide amassed Dubai real estate portfolio worth over $2 million

The family of Andriy Portnov, former deputy head of ex-president Viktor Yanukovych's Administration, purchased more than $2 million worth of property in Dubai during 2022-2023, according to an investigation by Radio Liberty’s Skhemy project released on June 2.

2 June 2025, 09:15 PM

Syria to stop printing banknotes in Russia

As U.S. and EU sanctions are easing, Syria plans to stop issuing new banknotes through Russia’s state-owned Goznak and instead print them in the UAE and Germany, Reuters reported May 16, citing three sources.

17 May 2025, 01:19 AM

Ukraine approves free trade agreement with UAE

Ukraine’s Cabinet approved a bill to ratify a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, establishing a free trade regime to boost Ukrainian exports, the Economy Ministry announced on April 29.

30 April 2025, 11:57 AM

Ukraine, Russia set to swap 500 prisoners on April 19

Ukrainian and Russian authorities are planning to exchange about 500 prisoners-of-war on April 19, Sky News reported on April 18.

18 April 2025, 10:26 PM

U.S. and Russia swap prisoners in UAE

The United States and Russia carried out a rare prisoner exchange in the United Arab Emirates on April 10, in what both sides described as a gesture to build trust as they explore a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journalreported, citing CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

10 April 2025, 12:50 PM

US targets companies linked to drone parts for Russia with sanctions

The U.S. imposed sanctions on two individuals and six companies in Iran, the UAE, and China for supplying components for Iranian drones, the Treasury Department announced on April 1.

2 April 2025, 02:19 PM

Russian ‘shadow fleet’ operators relocate to UAE to dodge sanctions

About 60 companies operating Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers have moved their registration to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to evade Western sanctions, the Finnish newspaper Yle reported on March 3.

3 March 2025, 12:17 PM

Zelenskyy discusses prisoner exchange with UAE President in Abu Dhabi meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 02:18 PM

Serbia seeks to secure future Russian gas supplies

Serbia is negotiating with Russia to extend its gas supply contract, set to expire in March, aiming to maintain current volumes with Gazprom, Bloomberg reports on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 12:36 PM

Banned U.S.-made machinery flows to Russia through third countries

Russia is circumventing a U.S. embargo by importing American-made equipment critical to its military industry from Turkey, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives, The Insider news outlet wrote on Nov. 28, citing customs data.

29 November 2024, 09:54 AM

Chinese banks crack down on Russia-linked transactions

Chinese banks are increasing their scrutiny on payments originating from India, the UAE, and Hong Kong in an effort to detect any potential connections to Russia, The Moscow Times reported on Nov. 21.

23 November 2024, 04:45 PM

UAE President offers his help to Putin in achieving peace in Ukraine

United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressed his willingness to support efforts to find peace in Ukraine at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported on Oct. 21.

22 October 2024, 08:10 AM

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