Russia has been one of the most involved foreign powers in the Middle East over the past 15 years. But with the war in Ukraine, its attention has been turned elsewhere. Meanwhile, many in the West hoped that the massive sanctions placed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 would be enough to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. And as rumors of an impending Russian recession loom, the Kremlin may be starting to feel the pressure.
Russia’s Shifting Sands: Middle East Strategy and Economic Challenges
Russia has been one of the most involved foreign powers in the Middle East over the past 15 years. But with the war in Ukraine, its attention has been turned elsewhere. Meanwhile, many in the West hoped that the massive sanctions placed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 would be enough to force Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. And as rumors of an impending Russian recession loom, the Kremlin may be starting to feel the pressure. On this episode of our ClubGPF Podcast+ series, analyst Ekaterina Zolotova joined host Christian Smith to address Russia's approach to the Middle East in light of the Israel-Iran War, how its economy was now faring three and a half years into the war with Ukraine, and how those two factors are linked together.
