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Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains
Russia condemns U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran but avoids direct military involvement while benefiting from higher energy revenues and weakened Western support for Kyiv.
- 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 ...
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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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Leaning Left8Leaning Right4Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Center
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