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Iran
Iranian Missile Attacks Kill One in UAE
The UAE said Iranian drones and missiles struck in multiple waves, killing one civilian when debris fell in residential areas and forcing Dubai airports to suspend operations.
Feb. 28, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Says Abu Dhabi Talks With Russia and US Were ‘Substantive and Productive’
Rustem Umerov, one of Ukraine’s top negotiators, struck a positive tone as the first day of trilateral talks drew to a close – despite Russia’s alleged breach of a US-brokered energy truce on Tuesday.
Feb. 4, 2026
Kremlin
Russia Tells Ukraine to Give In as Abu Dhabi Talks Open
Russia is demanding concessions that Kyiv has rejected, including withdrawal from large parts of eastern Ukraine and recognition of territories seized since 2022 as Russian.
Feb. 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Abu Dhabi Talks Open Under Fire as Russian Strikes Darken Hopes for Breakthrough
Just one day before the talks, Russia unleashed a massive barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, knocking out electricity and heating across the country as temperatures plunged to subzero.
Feb. 4, 2026
Putin
Putin Meets UAE President Ahead of Ukraine Talks
The UAE has emerged as a key mediator in the war, brokering a number of prisoner exchanges between the two sides and most recently hosting talks between US, Russian and Ukrainian officials.
Jan. 29, 2026
Ukraine
Abu Dhabi Talks Conclude With Plans for Next Round as Zelensky Calls Meeting ‘Constructive’
Friday and Saturday saw the first direct Ukraine-Russia talks under the US-led peace plan, with each side laying out what its own acceptable terms to end one of Europe’s bloodiest wars since WWII.
Jan. 24, 2026
UAE
UAE State Defense Group Eyes 30% Stake in Ukraine’s Fire Point at $2.5 Billion Valuation
The UAE’s state-owned defense group EDGE plans to buy a minority stake in Fire Point, valuing the Ukrainian drone and missile maker at $2.5 billion.
Dec. 31, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Slams US-Russia Talks, Urges ‘Fair’ Negotiations
He said he had not been invited to the Riyadh talks and was postponing his own trip to the Saudi capital, where he had been expected on Wednesday, pushing the date back to March 10.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Why Peace Talks Hosted by Saudis or Emiratis Should Worry Ukraine
Having profited hand over fist from Russia’s unprovoked aggression, it is in neither Saudi Arabia’s nor the United Arab Emirates’ interest to help administer a just and lasting negotiated settlement.
Feb. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Zelensky, UAE President Discuss Economic Cooperation
Zelensky arrived in the UAE on Sunday, on a visit coinciding with an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
Feb. 17, 2025
Zelensky
World Briefing: February 14, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Feb. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Over 300 POWs Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Moscow and Kyiv swapped 150 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian troops on Monday in an exchange deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
Dec. 30, 2024
Iran
OPINION: Russia’s Diplomatic Suicide by Aligning With Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Empowering the ragtag Shiite militia group will inevitably drive a wedge between Moscow and the Persian Gulf monarchies it is banking on to usher in an era of multipolarity.
Nov. 10, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
95 Ukrainian Defenders Return Home From Russian Captivity
In total, 3,405 Ukrainians have been returned home in prisoner swaps since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Kyiv reports.
July 17, 2024
G7
Moscow Potentially Building New Shadow Fleet for LNG Exports
As signs of Moscow’s intention to create a new shadow fleet for its liquified natural gas (LNG) exports began circulating, experts have likened Western sanctions to a game of whack-a-mole.
June 28, 2024