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Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains

Russia condemns U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and offers mediation while avoiding military involvement to focus on Ukraine and benefit from rising energy prices, officials said.

  • As the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran escalates, Russia has not taken visible action to support its ally Iran but is benefiting from surging energy prices due to the disruptions.
  • While opposing the Western-led order, Russia and Iran have been strategic 'frenemies', with their alliance in Syria collapsing after Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
  • Some analysts suggest the economic ties between Russia and Iran could outlast regime change in Iran, with Russia potentially gaining from a weakened Iran that is more amenable as a partner.
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Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains

As U.S. and Israeli missiles and bombs rain on Iran, Russia has responded with words of indignation — but no action to support its ally.

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The Iran war drives energy prices up. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin is publicly thinking about a gas stop for Europe. Calculus is behind the game of thought.

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