UAE deepens Russian energy rerouting role amid looming U.S. tariffs

Discussions focused on maintaining Russian access to global energy markets through UAE-mediated channels in response to escalating U.S. legislative measures.

This note explores the MBZ-Putin energy coordination, including:

• UAE’s role in shielding Russian fuels
• Risks of U.S. secondary sanctions
• Contingency plans and protective measures
• Moscow’s LNG guarantees