Putin's trip to the Middle East, in which he interacted with three countries in just 48 hours, sparked heated discussions in the United States. On this trip, Putin was accompanied by the word "rare", which attracted much attention for the whole trip. According to reports, before Putin set off on the Il-96 plane, four Su-35S fighters carrying air-to-air missiles rarely escorted the entire escort. The four warplanes will escort Putin's plane from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh and then back to Moscow. This kind of all-round preparation has made Putin's itinerary much concerned and hotly discussed.
Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Putin received a grand welcome. The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates and a group of ** personally went to the airport to meet the plane, and there was a cavalry line holding the Russian flag on the route of the special car to greet them. In the sky above the ** government of the United Arab Emirates, the aerobatic team pulled out white, blue and red smoke, showing a rare grand scene.
During a meeting with Mohammed bin Salman of the UAE, Putin said that relations between Russia and the UAE have reached an unprecedented high level. Industrial cooperation between the two countries is progressing, a number of large-scale oil and gas projects are being implemented, and cooperation is being strengthened within the framework of "OPEC+".
Putin also invited Mohammed to attend the BRICS summit to be held next year in Kazan, Russia. After the talks, Putin flew to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman personally greeted Putin's car outside the door and led him all the way to the meeting venue. The atmosphere of the meeting was cordial, and the two sides expressed their commitment to work together for the benefit of the whole world.
Putin's diplomatic trip to the Middle East has sparked heated discussions in the United States. Putin's ability and resilience demonstrate his ability to connect with other countries, which could "drive a wedge" between the U.S. and its Gulf allies, some said.
And the United States ** Biden also called for continued support for Ukraine at the G7 summit to repel Russia, saying that "Putin cannot be allowed to win."
Putin's diplomatic trip to the Middle East has brought great shock and attention to the international community. His meetings with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran have not only deepened Russia's relations with these countries, but also had a profound impact on the regional situation.
For the United States and its allies, how to respond to Putin's diplomatic activities in the Middle East will become an important question.