UAE: Expectations for its mediation on Ukraine post-Alaska summitnote

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 15/8/2025 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the Ukraine War.

The following note explores the UAE’s assessment of the meeting, shedding light on key aspects, including:

- The U.S. and Russian stances regarding UAE's mediation role on Ukraine

- The UAE’s next steps following the meeting

- An Emirati advice to the U.S. and Russia on the European role in the Ukraine situation