Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touched down in the United Arab Emirates Sunday for an official visit ahead of planned talks between US and Russian officials expected to take place in Saudi Arabia in the coming days. The UAE has been an important mediator between Kyiv and Moscow throughout the conflict. 

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250216-zelensky-lands-in-uae-as-us-and-russia-prepare-for-ukraine-peace-talks