Putin met with UAE President Al Nahyan. The main thing

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Kremlin on January 29. As previously reported in the Kremlin's press service, the main topics for discussion will be key areas of multifaceted Russian-Emirati cooperation, the current situation in the Middle East and other issues on the international agenda. The main quotes of the Russian leader are in the Izvestia article.

On Russian-Emirati cooperation

Putin recalled that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the UAE.

"We highly appreciate your significant personal contribution to the promotion of the entire complex of the Russian-Emirati strategic partnership, which is multifaceted and mutually beneficial and is developing dynamically," he said.

The Russian leader also pointed out that a political dialogue has been established at the level of governments, parliaments, ministries, departments and the business community. Fruitful cooperation is underway within the framework of multilateral organizations, including the United Nations.

"The Emirates is our important trading partner in the Arab world. The bilateral trade turnover is steadily growing and developing," Putin said.

The Russian President added that investment cooperation between the two countries is also at a good level — the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Mubadala Fund have implemented over 60 projects.

"Cooperation in the field of technology and industry is advanced. Yandex, our high—tech company, is promoting its services in the Emirati market," the Russian president said.

Putin added that the two countries have a number of landmark initiatives in the energy sector. Also, traditionally, special attention is paid to humanitarian contacts. In addition, the Russian president pointed out that the number of tourists from Russia to the UAE is constantly growing. In the first nine months of 2025, the growth was 18%.

About the conflict in Ukraine

Putin noted that Russia and the UAE are also coordinating on current international issues. The approaches of the countries largely coincide.

The Russian president also drew attention to the UAE's contribution to the Ukrainian settlement and thanked the country's president for the attention paid last week to the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi.

"I would like to highlight the efforts of the Emirati side in the context of the Ukrainian crisis. Contribution to the exchange of detainees and assistance in organizing contacts in the UAE in various formats. We appreciate it very much, Your Highness," he said.

About the situation in the Middle East

The Russian leader declared the principle of creating a full-fledged Palestinian state.

"Of course, it is fundamental to resolve the issue related to the formation of a full-fledged Palestinian state that would coexist in peace and security with Israel. This will make it possible to achieve a sustainable settlement and ensure long—term stability in the region," the Russian president said.

Putin also added that the Kremlin is closely monitoring the development of the situation around Iran.

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The context

The meeting of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the UAE in Moscow took place after the January 23-24 trilateral talks on the Ukrainian settlement in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. As reported, the meeting was productive, although no specific agreements were officially announced. The main result of the negotiations was the launch of the Russia—USA—Ukraine trilateral format.

The Kremlin urged not to talk about individual provisions of the negotiation process on Ukraine and not to expect high results from the first contacts. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed out that difficult issues were on the agenda, but the fact that contacts had begun in a constructive manner could be assessed positively.

A new round of negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine will also take place on February 1 in Abu Dhabi. Peskov also added that no lists of documents are being considered at the talks, and this process should take place behind closed doors.