"Putin's Middle East Summit: Handshake Rejection and Unexpected Escort"

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"Putin's Middle East Summit: Handshake Rejection and Unexpected Escort"
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A video circulating on social media allegedly showing officials avoiding shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was found to be false. The group in the video consisted of Russian officials who were instructed to only shake the hand of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as part of a welcoming ceremony. Other footage showed the greeting being returned to Putin by UAE officials.

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