Saudis, UAE Refuse to Take Biden's Calls to Discuss Ukraine Situation, Talk to Putin Instead - Global Research
Global ResearchAPR 2022
The Spin
Right narrative
Poor relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are completely Biden's fault and you can't blame MBS and MBZ for ignoring his calls. Even after the UAE was attacked by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists, Biden failed to support an important American ally, choosing instead to prioritize relations with Iran. He hasn't spoken directly to MBS since taking office.
Progressive narrative
The Gulf leaders have shunned Biden because they're unhappy with him condemning their human rights abuses. The Saudis and UAE are playing hard to get in order to extort concessions on the war in Yemen and the killing of Jamal Khashoggi .The president must stand firm; oil prices shouldn't be prioritized over human rights.