Putin Holds Talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Focus on Middle East Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi as part of a series of bilateral meetings, with discussions centered on regional developments including the situation around Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, concluding a series of bilateral meetings, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said the discussions would focus primarily on the situation in the Middle East, including the escalation around Iran, TASS reported.
Further details about the meeting's outcomes were not immediately available. TASS did not specify additional topics discussed or provide a full readout of the talks.
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