Russia's Middle East strategy: Exploiting instability Caliber.Az on YouTube

Since Hamas’s October 7 attack, Russia has enjoyed the US distraction in the Middle East. However, tensions rose when Iran launched over 300 missiles at Israel on April 13, prompting Israeli retaliation.

This escalation diverts US focus from Ukraine, benefiting Russia but risking regional instability. A wider conflict could entangle Syria, strain Iran’s support for Russia, and disrupt Moscow’s ties with Gulf Arab states. To avoid a full-blown war, Russia likely offers limited support to Iran while condemning US actions.

Explore the geopolitical dynamics and the potential global impacts in this detailed analysis.