The UAE has emerged as a strong candidate to host Trump-Putin potential Summit.
This summit aims at resolving the Ukraine crisis and ending the war.
Why Will the UAE Host Trump-Putin Summit ?
- The UAE’s balanced international relations and global role in promoting peace.
- The trust it enjoys from both countries, as well as Ukraine.
- The U.S and Russia appreciation for its efforts in supporting diplomatic solutions to the conflict
Two Russian sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that Russia considers the UAE and Saudi Arabia as potential hosts for the summit.
The UAE has successfully facilitated more than ten prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
This has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
It also has consistently advocated for diplomacy, dialogue, and de-escalation as the way forward.
What Are Trump Plans For Ukraine War ?
Trump has stated that he plans to end the Ukraine war as soon as possible and is willing to meet with Putin.
Meanwhile, Putin congratulated Trump on his election victory.
He also expressed readiness to discuss Ukraine and energy-related matters with him.
Russian officials have denied any direct communication with the U.S. regarding a preliminary phone call between Trump and Putin ahead of a summit.
However, the two Russian sources—who requested anonymity—said that high-level Russian officials have visited the UAE and Saudi Arabia in recent weeks.
Today, in Dubai, the activities of the “Emirati-Kuwaiti Week” were launched and will continue until February 4, within the framework of strengthening strategic relations and cooperation in various sectors between the UAE and the State of Kuwait, and achieving comprehensive… pic.twitter.com/AI8fUx92Xa
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) February 3, 2025
Trump Scheduled Meetings and Talks To Include Ukraine and Russia
On Sunday, Trump said his administration had “meetings and talks scheduled with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia.”
When Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was asked about these remarks..
He responded: “There appear to be plans for discussions.”
Fyodor Lukyanov, the scientific director of the Russian Valdai Discussion Club, noted:
“Trump and Putin do not have many location options for such a summit.”
The West is largely aligned with Ukraine, making traditional venues like Helsinki, Geneva, and Vienna unsuitable.
He suggested that the UAE and Saudi Arabia could be viable locations for negotiations.
