Russia responds to Israel's strikes on Iran: 'full-scale war' possible
Jun 13, 2025 · An ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that "a full-scale war" in the Middle East is possible following Israel's airstrikes on Iran.
Putin is ready to take advantage of Israel-Gaza war, says Steve ... - BBC
Oct 13, 2023 · With the upsurge in violence in the Middle East dominating the international news agenda, Moscow is counting on dramatic headlines from Israel to divert attention from …
What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad
Oct 5, 2024 · What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad. Russia is dependent on Iran for military support in Ukraine, but has had complex ties with Hezbollah.
Russia Could Turn Against Israel - Tablet Magazine
While Moscow ratchets up military and economic pressure on Ukraine, using forbidden types of weapons and indiscriminate firepower against civilians, many in Israel fear that Moscow’s next …
Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe
3 days ago · The head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, Sergei Naryshkin, has said the situation between Iran and Israel is now critical and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria …
Why Russia Doesn't Want War Between Israel and Iran | RAND
Apr 12, 2024 · While Russia would prefer the West distracted, a direct Israel-Iran conflict would expose Russia's vulnerabilities in the Middle East. Moscow stands to lose a great deal if the …
Why isn't Russia stepping up to confront Israel?
Nov 4, 2024 · Despite Iran incurring significant political and economic costs through its military aid to Russia in the Ukraine conflict, Russia merely warned Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear …
What is Russia’s role in the Israel-Gaza crisis? - Brookings
Jan 31, 2024 · Putin sees Israel as a key pillar of Russia's foreign policy in the Middle East, but the bilateral relationship has ruptured since October 7.
Russia Is Being Drawn Deeper Into the Middle East Conflict
Aug 14, 2024 · In official statements, Russia often now takes Iran’s side against Israel, while in Syria, the two sides team up to pressure the United States, with Russian jets maneuvering …
Russia calls on Israel to withdraw troops from ... - The Times of Israel
Oct 1, 2024 · “Russia strongly condemns the attack on Lebanon and calls on the Israeli authorities to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw their troops from Lebanese territory and …