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Russia’s strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power broker
Read full article: Russia’s strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help it emerge as a power brokerRussia has maintained a delicate balancing act in the Middle East for decades, trying to navigate its warm relations with Israel even as it has developed strong economic and military ties with Iran.
Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin's prestige?
Read full article: Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin's prestige?The Kremlin’s failure to prevent Bashar Assad’s swift downfall in Syria has exposed the limits of Russia’s power and dented its international clout.