As tensions rise between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, a strategic surge in American-Ukrainian lobbying efforts across key sectors has emerged.
In this scenario, UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) has stepped in as a key mediator between Trump and Putin.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including:
- UAE concerns regarding the growing American-Ukrainian lobbying efforts and their impact on Trump’s policy
- MBZ’s efforts to ease tensions between Trump and Putin
- MBZ’s views on the differences between Trump and Putin, particularly on the Ukraine War
- The task MBZ asked his brother, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon, to undertake in this regard
The note further mentions the key files MBZ will discuss with President Trump during their expected meeting next month.