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Rosaviatsia Expands Middle East Flight Restrictions

Civilian aviation authorities banned Russian aircraft from using the airspace above Qatar after Iranian rocket attacks on a U.S. airbase there.

Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict

Powerless to influence the conflict, Russia nonetheless hopes it will be able to win Trump's favor.

opinion Ruslan Suleymanov

Putin Wants to Mediate Between Israel and Iran. Is That Even Possible?

Vladimir Putin has long managed to maintain relations with the Middle Eastern powers despite them standing at loggerheads.

A Strategic Partnership, Not a Military Alliance: Russia’s Role in the Israel-Iran Conflict

While Russia remains a major player in the Middle East, it may not be able to shape events in the region as much as it would like.

Russian Embassy in Israel Advises Citizens to Leave Country as Air War Intensifies

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov said contingency plans are being considered in case a broader evacuation becomes necessary.

Putin, Trump Discuss Middle East, Ukraine in Call – Kremlin

"The dangerous escalation in the Middle East was of course at the center of the exchange," the Kremlin said.

Putin Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran, Says Ready to Mediate

Putin "stressed that Russia condemns Israel's actions, which violate the UN Charter and international law," the Kremlin said.

Rosaviatsia Restricts Air Travel Across Middle East After Israel Launches Strikes on Iran

Major Russian airlines, including Aeroflot and Red Wings, had earlier canceled flights to Iran and Israel due to safety concerns.

Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders

Putin wants to win the new Syrian leadership's loyalty with oil and gas — and keep the issue of Assad off the table.

opinion Saahil Menon

Russia Supporting Houthi Rebels Is Diplomatic Suicide

A notorious Russian arms dealer is selling weapons to the Iran-backed militia, risking Moscow's delicate relationship with the Gulf States.

Russian Airstrikes Kill 10 in Northwestern Syria, War Monitor Says

Russia's air force hit "a sawmill, a furniture workshop and an olive presser" on the outskirts of Idlib, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Russia Evacuates Diplomats' Family Members from Lebanon

The evacuation flight did not include other Russian citizens in Lebanon, according to the state-run Rossiskaya Gazeta newspaper.

Russia 'Decisively Condemns' Hezbollah Chief's Killing

Moscow's foreign minister suggested an effort was underway to drag Washington into a regional war.

Moscow in Secret Talks to Supply Missiles to Iran-Backed Houthis – Reuters

The talks are reportedly brokered by Iran, though Tehran seeks to avoid direct involvement, according to Western intelligence sources.

Moscow ‘Extremely Concerned’ Over Deadly Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

The Russian Embassy in Lebanon, meanwhile, urged citizens to leave the country amid fears of a full-scale war breaking out.

Russia Condemns Lebanon Pager Blasts, Warns of Worsening Tensions

"The region itself is in an explosive situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Every incident like this has the potential to be a trigger."

Russia Sends Iran Air Defense Systems as Fears of Regional War Loom – NYT

The military aid deliveries come after a visit by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to Tehran on Monday.

Putin Meets With Syrian President Assad in Moscow

It was the first time the two leaders met since March of last year and comes as Turkey appears interested in normalizing relations with Damascus.

Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi

The Russian leader expressed the hope that all sides would show reasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontation.

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."

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