The UAE was among just a few countries that abstained from a U.N. vote condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"I have utmost respect for the UAE as its resident, but wish there was a better way for the country to react to the war in Ukraine other than canceling a visa-free regime for its nationals," one Ukrainian citizen living in Dubai, who requested anonymity due to professional interests and fear of government backlash, told CNBC.
"As we conveyed on Friday, the developments in Ukraine undermine regional and international peace and security," the UAE's Explanation of Vote read on Monday. "The UAE reiterates that the protection of civilians in Ukraine is of the utmost importance, particularly as the security situation escalates.
There are likely several reasons for the UAE's lack of outright condemnation of Russia, said Ryan Bohl, a Middle East and Africa analyst at risk intelligence company Rane.
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