Amid rising tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UAE has intensified its mediation efforts in the Ukraine War, warning that the growing rift between the two leaders could derail both humanitarian and diplomatic progress.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- UAE’s dual-track strategy to bridge U.S.-Russia differences
- The roles of UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed and his brother Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah in this strategy
- Current and future steps to foster dialogue between Trump and Putin, notably based on the Rubio-Lavrov meeting on 11/7/2025 on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministerial meetings in Malaysia
The note also highlights early signs of international receptiveness to the UAE’s proposals for de-escalation.
