Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow, discussing growing trade ties and cooperation in global security. Putin emphasized the strong political and economic relations between Russia and the UAE, with trade reaching $11.5 billion. Following the meeting, Putin told reporters that the UAE is an “appropriate” venue for a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump, noting that both sides are interested. On a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin said conditions must be met first.