UAE-Ukraine War: Sheikh Tahnoon’s humanitarian role impacted by Trump choosing Riyadh for mediation?

3 March 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to hold a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

in Riyadh, amid ongoing Emirati mediation efforts led by UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed to end the Ukraine War.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

The impact of Trump’s decision on Sheikh Tahnoon’s mediation role on the humanitarian level
Sheikh Tahnoon’s strategy following Trump’s decision
U.S. State Department’s views on Sheikh Tahnoon’s efforts