Putin’s brief trip to Arab countries emphasizes his effort to overcome isolation.
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On Wednesday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin made a short trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which experts believe was a display of resistance to the Western attempt to isolate him with sanctions and a warrant from the International Criminal Court. Elizabeth Cherneff reports from the VOA Moscow office.
Source: voanews.com