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During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed will hold talks with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, focusing on various aspects of the bilateral relationship and ways to strengthen ties Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit to Russia strengthens economic and energy ties with President Putin, highlighting the UAE’s growing global influence. The UAE’s debut at the BRICS Summit signals its rising status on the international stage. “The trade relationship has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2025, becoming increasingly concentrated in specific sectors. Gold in 2025 accounted for more than 66 per cent of Russian exports to the Moscow is seeking to attract UAE investment into key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and technology, as part of its broader effort to counter Western economic sanctions and diversify its financial partnerships. Presidents reviewed progress in UAE-Russia relations in the areas of economy, trade, investment, space and energy. The meeting also addressed the BRICS Summit and the group's role in promoting international collective efforts to achieve mutual global objectives (Image: WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended today the 16th BRICS Summit, inaugurated by His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in the Russian city of Kazan. This marks the UAE’s first participation in the summit as a full member of BRICS. 26 de sept. de 2025 Yes, the United States has a tremendous amount of soft power despite this under-investment in diplomacy. But China now has more diplomatic missions abroad than the United States doeseven though China has fewer bilateral relationships, because it doesn’t have ties with states that recognize Taiwan, and because China doesn’t have diplomatic BRICS, especially Russia, clearly intend to use the forum to display their vision of a multipolar economic and geopolitical architecture that starkly contrasts with the Western, primarily United States led, “rules-based” financial, economic, and political order. As leaders prepare to gather in Kazan on Tuesday, bilateral trade between the UAE and Russia has hit a record $11 billion in 2025, marking an elevenfold increase over the past decade, despite Western sanctions on Moscow. Now, that has taken an interesting turn for BRICS, as Russia may be looking to follow the US and seek a major investment deal from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both Moscow and the UAE are set to meet to discuss their strategic cooperation.

BRICS Russia to Follow US? Seek Major UAE Investment Deal Amid Shifting Geopolitics

Is Russia taking a page from the US playbook? All eyes are on Moscow as it seeks a major investment deal from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move some analysts see as mirroring the US approach to international finance and influence. This comes as BRICS, and especially Russia, clearly intend to use the forum to display their vision of a multipolar economic and geopolitical architecture that starkly contrasts with the Western, primarily United States led, “rules-based” financial, economic, and political order. Both Moscow and the UAE are set to meet to discuss their strategic cooperation.

The potential deal highlights the evolving dynamics within BRICS and the broader global landscape. Now, that has taken an interesting turn for BRICS, as Russia may be looking to follow the US and seek a major investment deal from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed\'s Visit to Russia: Strengthening Ties

The discussions are expected to build upon the recent visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Russia. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed will hold talks with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, focusing on various aspects of the bilateral relationship and ways to strengthen ties. This visit underscores Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit to Russia strengthens economic and energy ties with President Putin, highlighting the UAE’s growing global influence.

UAE\'s Rising Influence: BRICS Summit Debut

The UAE\'s involvement in BRICS is a significant development. The UAE’s debut at the BRICS Summit signals its rising status on the international stage. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended today the 16th BRICS Summit, inaugurated by His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in the Russian city of Kazan. This marks the UAE’s first participation in the summit as a full member of BRICS. 26 de sept. de 2025.

Moscow\'s Investment Drive: Key Sectors Targeted

Moscow is seeking to attract UAE investment into key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and technology, as part of its broader effort to counter Western economic sanctions and diversify its financial partnerships. Presidents reviewed progress in UAE-Russia relations in the areas of economy, trade, investment, space and energy. The meeting also addressed the BRICS Summit and the group\'s role in promoting international collective efforts to achieve mutual global objectives (Image: WAM)

Bilateral Trade Soars Despite Sanctions

Despite Western sanctions on Moscow, bilateral trade between the UAE and Russia has seen remarkable growth. As leaders prepare to gather in Kazan on Tuesday, bilateral trade between the UAE and Russia has hit a record $11 billion in 2025, marking an elevenfold increase over the past decade.

However, trade patterns have shifted. “The trade relationship has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2025, becoming increasingly concentrated in specific sectors. Gold in 2025 accounted for more than 66 per cent of Russian exports to the"

Yes, the United States has a tremendous amount of soft power despite this under-investment in diplomacy. But China now has more diplomatic missions abroad than the United States doeseven though China has fewer bilateral relationships, because it doesn’t have ties with states that recognize Taiwan, and because China doesn’t have diplomatic

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