Putin-Zelensky, the emirs are on the move: “Meeting at the request of Pope Francis”

The UAE is taking the field in possible mediation between Russia and Ukraine and is bidding to host a meeting that would have historic significance between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. The summit between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders could take place during the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 28), to take place next November, in Dubai. The French newspaper L’Orient-Le Jour reported that the president of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammad ben Zayed, is already working to “organize the meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, at the request of Pope Francis “. The news was released by “Western and Arab diplomats”, writes the newspaper, explaining how the initiative responds to an intention already expressed in the past by Abu Dhabi of wanting to relaunch the peace talks in collaboration with the Vatican.

The New York Times, in an editorial published yesterday, noted how the US State Department has so far “had limited success in persuading Sheikh Mohammed ben Zayed to align with US foreign policy, particularly when it comes to limiting military ties.” with China and isolate Russia after the invasion of Ukraine”. Last year, recalls the American newspaper, the sheikh (considered a crucial partner for the United States in the region) “twice went to Russia to meet with President Putin”, moreover, last June, Abu Dhabi “was celebrated as a guest of honor at the Russian leader’s investment forum.” The emirs are therefore working, although it is difficult to say how likely the diplomatic operation is to succeed.

Source: IL Tempo

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