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When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this week meets Russian President Putin for the first time, Bennett must use a realpolitik language.
A flurry of Middle East-related Russian diplomatic activity is noteworthy because it reflects Moscow’s multi-faceted approach to the region.
The efforts of Moscow to assert itself as a power in the eastern Mediterranean should sound a cautionary note.
A four-way contest under way between the Assad regime, Russian interests, Iranian interests, and unreconciled former rebels.
Russia’s desire to woo Turkey from the West likely to prevent all-out war.
Despite Syrian-Turkish clashes this week, Moscow is set to remain the key arbiter in Syria.
Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region.
It would undoubtedly serve Israel's interest for Russia to draw closer to the US on a wide range of issues, and above all, on Iran.
The U.S. withdrawal makes Russia the new arbiter of everyone’s interests, including Israel’s.
Outwardly, Russia is loyal to the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the reason for Middle East unrest. This approach raises the bar on Palestinian demands and makes normal life in the region less likely.
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