Vladimir Putin in the UAE: Live updates of Russian president's visit

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the Russian president held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to Mr. Putin at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  A cubic artwork showcasing Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin is displayed at the Presidential Airport. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives a gyrfalcon as a gift from Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin exchange gifts during a state visit at Qasr Al Watan. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Mr Putin signs the guest book. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Putin stand for a photograph with musicians during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi presents a gift commemorating the UAE Space mission to Mr Putin. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Mr Putin and the Crown Prince meet Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Mohamed bin Zayed receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Qasr Al Watan, commencing a state visit to the UAE. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Putin observe an honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Putin at the airport and drove with him through the city to Qasr Al Watan. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Al Fursan acrobatics squadron flies over Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  The seven jets marking the seven emirates soar over the Corniche. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Mr Putin's limousine arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Mr Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed are signing a series of dealt to benefit both nations on Tuesday. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  Members of the honour guard mark inside the palace. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Mr. Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the official welcome ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

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  The Russian president and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National

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  The Russian President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inspect a guard of honour. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Putin stand for a photograph during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  The honour guard stands to attention at the palace. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Senior Emirati dignitaries await the arrival of Mr Putin. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Sheikh Mohamed and Mr. Putin view a UAE-Russia investment exhibition presented by Mubadala at Qasr Al Watan. Seen with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, left. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to a royal welcome reserved for only the UAE’s most valued partners.

Ilyushin-II 96, the pride of the Russian fleet, landed in the capital after midday and Mr Putin arrived at the Presidential Palace about an hour later.

Along the route, the streets were festooned with UAE and Russian flags. A 21-gun salute boomed to welcome Mr Putin, while the smell of oud wafted through the palace in a traditional Emirati welcome.

As Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Mr Putin walked through the Great Hall of the palace, it was clear the two leaders share a strong personal bond.

Read the full story of the day's events here.