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Russia’s influence on Lebanon’s Levant Party
Middle East
August 6, 2018
Russia’s influence on Lebanon’s Levant Party
Russia has slowly but surely been expanding its influence in the Middle East. In the third and final part of…
Russia’s bridge to Crimea: A metaphor for the Putin era
World
May 16, 2018
Russia’s bridge to Crimea: A metaphor for the Putin era
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will mark the opening of the Kerch Strait bridge, a construction project that has…
Russian T-90S/SK tanks to be assembled in Egypt soon: Russia Today
Egypt
March 26, 2018
Russian T-90S/SK tanks to be assembled in Egypt soon: Russia Today
Russian heavy off-road truck manufacturer Ural Automotive Plan has announced plans to establish a local company in Egypt to assemble…
Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet
Middle East
February 12, 2018
Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would continue its military strikes in Syria despite the downing of one…
Palestinian leader seeks Russia’s backing over Jerusalem
Middle East
February 12, 2018
Palestinian leader seeks Russia’s backing over Jerusalem
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visits Russia on Monday in a bid to secure Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support following Washington’s…
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Middle East
January 9, 2018
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Iran and Russia have made no secret of their mutual desire to sideline the United States in the Middle East.…
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
World
December 30, 2017
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for “pragmatic cooperation” in his New Year wishes to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin…
Putin tells Assad Russia will help defend Syrian sovereignty: Kremlin
Middle East
December 30, 2017
Putin tells Assad Russia will help defend Syrian sovereignty: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in a new year’s greeting that Russia will continue supporting…
Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East
Middle East
December 13, 2017
Under Putin, Russia increases clout in the Middle East
When Russia launched a military campaign in Syria two years ago, President Vladimir Putin sought to save his ally from…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a decision to partially withdraw Russian soldiers from Syria following a series of military…