The UAE stylizes Putin escort vehicles as patrol vehicles of Russian traffic police and is considered by Russia to be a significant sign.

The representative of the Russian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on October 17 said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was escorted by stylized cars like patrol cars of Russian traffic police. specific situations.

"It seems that it is a complement to the UAE's respect as part of a warm welcome for the Russian president," the Russian diplomat said.

He also noted that the UAE did not consult the embassy about the model. Low-level Russian delegations visiting the UAE are usually escorted by regular cars.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 15 paid an official visit to the UAE after visiting Saudi Arabia. The Russian leader met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the situation in the Middle East, the bilateral relationship between Moscow and Abu Dhabi.

The highlight of the ceremony to welcome Putin is that the motorcade of the host country UAE has some cars painted in the same color as the Russian traffic police car, with the symbol ДПС featured on the hood. The cars are also decorated with Russian flags and badges.

This "traffic patrol team" was later replaced by a cavalry squadron carrying the Russian and UAE flags surrounding the Russian President's special armament. The scene was then adorned with an aerial display of colored smoke-spraying planes that shaped the Russian flag.