Analysis: With Saudi-Israel normalisation frozen for now, Riyadh has stepped up its public diplomacy over the Gaza war but is still treading cautiously.

Proposed sale comes as US struggles to address Houthi threats to maritime security in the Gulf where global energy supplies pass

The trip reflects the isolated Russian leader's attempts to increase his country's influence in the Middle East.

Russian president will travel to Middle East on Wednesday as he tries to reclaim role in global politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make "working visits" to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, in his first trip to the region since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin has announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated by the West over the Ukraine conflict.