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So many assertions without adequate verifiable citations flow through these threads. Not only does the original poster make additional assertions without citation but....

Simply drawing from this Reuters --

"...two Russian sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters."

"...according to the Russian sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation."

"Saudi Arabia and the UAE did not respond to requests for comment. The Kremlin declined comment."

"...declined to comment to Reuters on this story."

Thus the whole article is without named sources, and repeatedly shows nothing which can be validated. This is the media today, and this is the individual who posts such media daily.