Russia offered weapons for sale on February 20 at a biennial arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems -- despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine. The event, known as the International Defense Exhibition and Conference and held in Abu Dhabi, underscores how the Gulf Arab federation has sought to embrace Moscow while balancing ties to the West. As Russia's war on Ukraine approaches its first anniversary, Russian money continues to flood into Dubai's red-hot real estate market. To read the original story from AP, click here.
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