Russia presented weapons at a military exhibition in Dubai

At an arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, Russia showcased weapons for sale, from Kalashnikovs to missile systems, despite Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
The international defense industry conference and exhibition, taking place in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi, shows how this federal state in the Persian Gulf is trying to welcome Moscow while maintaining ties with the West.
As the Russian war in Ukraine nears its first anniversary, Russian money continues to pour into Dubai’s sizzling property market.
As the war continues, daily flights between the UAE and Moscow continue, now a lifeline for those in hiding from the military draft and for Russia’s elites.
The US Treasury has previously expressed concern about the volume of Russian money entering the Arabian Peninsula country.
In the Russian pavilion, a video was projected on the screen, asserting the power of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, similar to those used to strike Ukrainian cities. Employees showed Kalashnikov assault rifles to the Emirati army. There were model rockets in the windows.
Outside the pavilion, Russian Helicopters demonstrated several civilian helicopters.