"Putin's Diplomatic Mission: Uniting Russia and the Middle East"

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations, oil, and international affairs. This trip is part of a series of diplomatic meetings by Putin, which includes hosting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow on Thursday. The visit comes as Ukraine seeks to secure Western support for its war effort, while Putin aims to divert attention from the conflict in Ukraine and appeal to the global public amid the Israel-Hamas war. Discussions are expected to cover the Israel-Hamas conflict, joint actions to stabilize global oil prices, and the situation in Ukraine.