Trump hasn’t revived ties with Russia for the Middle East - he wants a ceasefire in Ukraine - but there are areas in the region where Russia is trying to entice the White House.

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria in December 2024 was a major blow to Russian influence and power projection in the ...

In the background of Russia’s war on Ukraine and continual conflicts across the Middle East, Moscow is quietly expanding space collaboration with the region. Its recent partnership with Tunisia ...

The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has dealt a significant blow to Russia’s ambitions in the Middle East. One way to achieve this is by supporting Ukraine’s efforts to build stronger ...

Russia warned the Middle East was on the verge of a global conflict Wednesday after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed. AP “The region is currently balancing on the brink of a global ...

Whether Russia can now increase its sway in the Middle East remains uncertain. The war in Ukraine has left Moscow overstretched, said Mansour, the Chatham House research fellow.

Russia launched more than 400 drones at Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a clear reminder of the country's ability to terrorize Ukrainian cities through the relatively cheap weapons ...

Whether Russia can now increase its sway in the Middle East remains uncertain. The war in Ukraine has left Moscow overstretched, said Mansour, the Chatham House research fellow.

The fighting between Iran and Israel raises questions about Russia's influence in the Middle East. By KATIE MARIE DAVIES and DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press June 24, 2025.