Russia
Moscow boosts ties with Tehran as US-Iran tensions escalate
While Iran and Russia are trying to limit US influence in the Middle East, the United States lacks the leverage to counter China’s and Russia’s growing influence in the region.
Daniel Hoffman | Russian influence | Aug 6, 2020
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 30, 2019. Photo by YURI KADOBNOV/AFP via Getty Images.
Moscow, Damascus shadowbox in Syria’s grey zones
The newest twist in Syria involves a Russian-backed military group working to carve out an autonomous zone for itself in the southwest and even clashing with regime forces, perhaps paradoxically seeking to boost regime's legitimacy.
Anton Mardasov | Russia in Syria | Jul 31, 2020
Will there be a new military confrontation in Syria’s Idlib?
The possibility of renewed conflict continues to simmer in the war-torn province of Idlib months after Ankara and Moscow reached a cease-fire agreement.
Kirill Semenov | Russia in Syria | Jul 29, 2020
Putin, Mohamed bin Zayed seek to reclaim common ground on Libya
The Russian and UAE leaders spoke Wednesday about the path ahead in Libya, seeking to minimize differences and recharge the political process.
Samuel Ramani | Russian influence | Jul 15, 2020
Intel: Iran, Russia, Turkey discuss stabilizing Syria in virtual summit
The presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia held a virtual summit to discuss the latest developments in Syria today.
Amberin Zaman | Syria Conflict | Jul 1, 2020
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