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OPEC+ Hikes Oil Production Quotas Without Mentioning UAE Exit

Analysts had expected the increase of 188,000 barrels, similar to the 206,000-barrel daily increases OPEC+ in March and April.

Kremlin Hopes OPEC+ Will Stand Firm Despite UAE Exit

Moscow said it has no plans to withdraw from the organization, calling it “especially crucial when energy markets are in turmoil.”

Rosaviatsia Lifts Restrictions on Flights to Iran and UAE Ticket Sales

Russia suspended flights to Israel and Iran in late February following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

War Fears, Higher Costs Hit Russians’ Appetite for Foreign Travel

Conflict in the Middle East and rising travel costs are dampening demand, even as the industry had shown signs of recovery earlier this year.

Kadyrov Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Iranian Strikes on UAE

At the same time, he condemned the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran as a “treacherous attack during the holy month of Ramadan.”

Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.

Russia’s Consulate in Dubai Calls Stranded Travelers ‘Orphans’ and ‘Anti-Social’

What appeared to be an AI-generated infographic refers to tourists stuck without money as “orphans or anti-social people with no friends or acquaintances...

Russian Investigators Probe Killing of Convicted Crypto Fraudster in UAE

Fontanka said the victims were lured to a rented villa under the pretext of an investment meeting, where they were attacked and killed.

Russia-Linked Figures Move to Help Romanian Mercenary Accused of Coup Plot – The Guardian

Horațiu Potra was detained at Dubai International Airport on Sept. 24 while preparing to fly to Moscow.

Russian Intelligence Arrests Former VEB Executive in Dubai on Espionage, Fraud Charges – The Insider

Vyacheslav Solovyov's arrest was personally overseen by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service’s (SVR) Internal Security Directorate, The Insider...

Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Mediate Israel-Iran Conflict During Call With UAE President

The two leaders "expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict," warning of "extremely negative consequences for...

Moscow Weighs Saudi Arabia, UAE as Venue for Possible Putin-Trump Summit – Reuters

But some Russian officials reportedly oppose holding talks in either country due to their close ties with the U.S. military and intelligence services.

opinion Saahil Menon

Ending 'Golden Visas' Will Hold Rich Russians Like Durov Accountable

Western governments must tighten the screws on jurisdictions that commoditize nationality and residence permits, given the unsavory clientele these schemes...

France, UAE Hacked Telegram Founder Durov's Phone in 2017 – WSJ

The reported joint spy operation sheds light on France's complicated relationship with Telegram in the years leading up to Durov's detention.

UAE Requests Consular Services for Arrested Telegram Boss

French authorities on Monday reportedly extended the detention of Pavel Durov, who holds both Emirati and French citizenship.

Russia, Ukraine Swap 150 POWs With UAE Mediation

It was the first exchange of imprisoned servicemen after months of stalled negotiations between the two warring sides.

UAE Banks Limit Payments With Russia Over Secondary Sanctions Threat – Vedomosti

Major lenders have stopped processing payments to and from Russia and are gradually closing the accounts of Russian citizens, according to business insiders...

Putin Visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East Tour

It is only the third trip Putin has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine and comes as Moscow seeks to bolster its influence in...

Putin Meets UAE Leader, Hails Ties

Russia has sought to develop trade with the United Arab Emirates since being cut off from the West over the invasion of Ukraine.

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