US EditionRussia’s strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker
- Late last week, the leader of Russia criticized Israel's airstrikes targeting Iran's military and nuclear sites and expressed sympathy to Iran's President Pezeshkian during a phone conversation.
- The Israeli strikes killed senior Iranian military officials and scientists, which triggered missile and drone retaliations from Iran, posing a complex challenge for Moscow.
- Russia maintains strong ties with both Israel and Iran, underscored by Putin's personal relations with Netanyahu and a 20-year strategic partnership treaty signed with Iran in January 2025.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry called Israel's strikes 'categorically unacceptable' and urged restraint to prevent regional escalation, while analysts note the conflict could divert global focus from Ukraine and boost oil prices.
- The crisis places Russia in a delicate diplomatic position where successful mediation could enhance its regional influence, though Moscow must carefully balance its interests amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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derwesten.de
The conflict between Israel and Iran poses challenges for Putin. A weakened Iran could increase geopolitical risks.
The Kremlin condemns Israel's attacks on Iran, but still offers itself as a mediator. The new situation in the Middle East becomes a test for Russia's policy in the region, but also against the US.
The conflict between Israel and Iran brings bad news to Ukraine. The tension in the Middle East threatens to further limit the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine, especially on the part of the United States, which has a priority ally in Israel. Not only this: the price of oil has skyrocketed and that brings more revenue to Russia. Its president, Vladimir Putin, also stands as mediator before Iran at the request of his American counterpart, Don…
Berliner Morgenpost
Crisis in the Middle East: What interests Russia, the US and China pursue. The unfortunate role of the EU, the new concern of Ukraine.
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