Russia — UAE Cooperation in the Energy Sector

... Dhabi has been repeatedly demonstrated at both diplomatic and economic levels. The UAE abstained from voting on a UN resolution condemning Russia for conducting a special military operation in Ukraine. Abu Dhabi also ignores Washington’s anti-Russian sanctions. In response, the U.S. De­partment of the Treasury openly criticized the UAE and imposed sanctions on several Emirati organizations. Recently, personal contacts be­tween UAE and Russian leaders have become more frequent, particularly by expressing ...