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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."

Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel

The Russian Foreign Ministry previously advised citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.

Kremlin Calls on Iran and Israel to Exercise ‘Restraint'

Tehran has issued fresh threats against Israel over a strike earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals.

Russia Says Israel Seeking to ‘Fuel’ Conflict With Syria Strikes

Moscow's UN envoy slammed the "flagrant violation" of Syria's sovereignty at a Security Council meeting.

Kremlin Calls for Calm After Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan

The casualties — the first U.S. military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began — raised fears of an escalating conflict...

Moscow Blasts U.S.-British Strikes in Yemen

Russia requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the strikes, which is expected to take place later on Friday.

Russian-Israeli Relations Crumble Over Gaza War – Analysts

As Putin's war in Ukraine has dragged on and his international isolation deepened, he has turned against Israel's quiet friendship.

Putin Visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East Tour

It is only the third trip Putin has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine and comes as Moscow seeks to bolster its influence in...

Russia Says Sending 27 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said a special plane sent wheat, sugar and pasta to be handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent.

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