
Why Biden's key Mideast allies aren't condemning Russia's Ukraine invasion
CNN
The United Arab Emirates surprised its Western allies last week when it abstained on a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here's why the West is struggling to get an unequivocal condemnation of Russia from its allies.
The move amounted to a declaration of neutrality from one of America's closest Middle East allies in a war that has polarized the international community.
Anwar Gargash, adviser to the UAE president, said taking sides "would only lead to more violence." The UAE's priority is "to encourage all parties to resort to diplomatic action and to negotiate to find a political solution," he said.

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