Russia-Ukraine war: UAE not 'taking sides' as Gulf countries remain quiet
UAE abstained from a UN Security Council vote condemning Russia's invasion on Friday
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UAE abstained from a UN Security Council vote condemning Russia's invasion on Friday
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance.
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance.
As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have largely kept quiet.
Growing ties with Moscow are forcing the Gulf states to strike a balance.UAE: Taking sides in Ukraine's crisis would once have been easy for the Gulf