Dubai: Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in Saudi Arabia in a landmark regional tour which will also take him to the UAE.
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Before he departed Moscow, the Russian president gave an interview with Arab media where he lauded ties with both Gulf countries.
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The Russian leader has offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran amid sky-rocketing tensions over the past few months.
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Putin condemned an attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities last month and said that it would help Riyadh investigate who the culprits of the attack were.
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While Saudi Arabia has blamed Iran, Russia has been reluctant to place blame.
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Putin has proposed to set up an organisation composed of the Gulf countries, the US and the Europe to act as a forum to discuss regional crises.
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During his visit to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Putin is also expected to sign investment deals.
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Observers look to his visit as a sign of growing Russian influence in the region.
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