Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – A snapshot of the exit of the President of the Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wearing a black coat following his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, sparked wide interaction on Wednesday.
Video clips circulated by Emirati media and Emirati tweeters showed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed entering the headquarters of his meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg, without wearing a coat.
Before the two presidents left to bid Putin farewell, a member of the presidential guard appeared, carrying a light-coloured coat, waiting outside, apparently following the weather had turned colder.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed went out with the Russian president wearing a black coat, which Emirati media said was “Putin’s personal coat”, which CNN cannot independently verify.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed paid a visit to Russia on Tuesday, and discussed with Putin “a number of issues and developments of common interest, foremost of which are the developments of the Ukrainian crisis and the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts that serve all parties and achieve peace and stability in the world,” according to a tweet posted by the President of the Emirates on his page. official on Twitter.
