Energy infrastructure protected while fighting continues; Putin demands end to Western aid as Zelenskyy seeks seat at negotiating table
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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin agrees to energy infrastructure ceasefire after Trump call
Russian President accepts partial truce halting attacks on energy facilities for 30 days, but refuses to back wider ceasefire proposal
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Zelenskyy agrees to halt fighting for 30 days in US-brokered deal
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal emerges from Saudi talks as Zelenskyy accepts Trump plan and awaits Putin decision
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would have limited impact on UAE banks, S&P says
UAE banks to maintain strong asset quality with central bank rule changes boosting loan coverage ratios, already near 100%
Saudi Crown Prince, Ukrainian President meet to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanks Saudi Arabia for its efforts in promoting peace
Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine following clash with Zelenskyy: Reports
The pause comes after what sources described as an “explosive confrontation” at the White House on Friday
Internet erupts over Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting breakdown
When Zelenskyy asked JD Vance if he had ever visited Ukraine, the US VP responded that he had seen videos and accused the Ukrainian president of taking visitors on “propaganda tours”
Saudi Arabia hosts Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan
Zelenskyy cancels planned Saudi visit as Ukraine demands security pledges, European leaders seek guarantees
UAE and Ukraine finalise CEPA deal terms, look to boost $386m trade
UAE and Ukraine finalise terms for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
UAE to sign 6 CEPA trade deals before end of year
The UAE is on the brink of signing six major foreign trade deals before the end of the year
South Africa confirms Putin’s absence at BRICS Summit
South African President’s spokesman Vincent Magwenya said the decision for Putin not to attend the BRICS summit was made after ‘a series of consultations’ that lasted until last night
BRICS Summit 2023: Vladimir Putin faces arrest warrant from ICC in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, however, is expected to back off from implementing an ICC arrest warrant against Putin to avoid antagonizing Russia
UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed reinforced the importance of dialogue in meeting with Vladimir Putin
UAE looks to start trade talks with Ukraine
UAE and Ukraine trade could increase tenfold in next decade
UAE joins UN in welcoming extension of grain exports from Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday agreed to extend the grain deal – known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative – by another 120 days, as the existing agreement is to end on Saturday
UAE, Russian foreign ministers hold talks to further strategic partnership
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit comes close on the heels of the much talked about meeting between the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg last month
Will the Middle East be shielded from economic recession in the West?
There’s a huge amount of speculation floating around regarding the economic crisis – particularly in the US and Europe. While it might well roll across those parts of the world, are we likely to see it darken the shores of the Middle East?