UAE President Arrives in Moscow on Official Visit to Meet President Putin.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit reflects the depth of UAE–Russia strategic relations and focuses on expanding cooperation across economic, political, and regional files.

This visit builds on ongoing dialogue between both countries and reinforces shared development goals.

Arrival, Delegation, and Diplomatic Significance.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s aircraft was escorted by Russian military jets upon entering Russian airspace. This gesture signals high level diplomatic respect and the importance Moscow places on the visit.

The UAE President is accompanied by a senior delegation that includes:

• H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President

• Senior officials, ministers, and representatives from key strategic sectors

Strategic Agenda, Economic Cooperation, and Regional Dialogue.

The central focus of the meetings with President Putin is strengthening bilateral cooperation. Discussions cover trade, investment, energy cooperation, and long term economic coordination under the UAE–Russia strategic partnership.

The visit also addresses regional and international issues of shared concern, reflecting both countries’ roles as influential global actors.

Sheikh Mohamed’s previous visit to Russia in August 2025 laid the groundwork for current talks. That visit resulted in the signing of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement, which expanded market access and investor protections between both countries.

The continuity between visits signals sustained engagement rather than one off diplomacy. Both sides continue aligning on development goals, energy coordination, and investment flows.