Russia has pivoted from patron of Assad to partner of Syria’s new government, positioning itself to thrive.
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The Trump-Xi rapprochement threatens to relegate Putin’s Russia to a secondary player; Beijing now has more to gain from the West.
China upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity in principle but will not pressure Russia directly; it awaits clarity from U.S.-Russia talks.
The Assad regime collapsed because it was brittle—a hollowed-out state propped up by dwindling foreign support and criminal networks.
Russia and Saudi Arabia mark a century of diplomatic relations, evolving into a strategic partnership spanning energy, trade, and cultural exchange.
Russia declared U.N. sanctions on Iran “annulled,” splitting the Security Council and creating competing international legal realities.
China and Russia have altered the Gulf equation, providing Iran with a strategic shield against U.S. pressure.
As Iran’s regime faces its deepest crisis, its strategic partners China and Russia are beginning to hedge.
Turkey’s energy demand risks deepening dependence on Russia; diversification into renewables, LNG, and new nuclear partners is essential.
Russia uses gold and Chinese networks to bypass Western sanctions and sustain its war economy.