Currently, additional opportunities are opening up for Russia in the Middle East.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov stated this to , commenting on American media reporting about Moscow losing its position in the region.
“This is wrong. And of course, for us, with changes, including profound changes in some aspects of the political landscape in this most important region, come additional opportunities. is opening up,” said the deputy head of the foreign affairs department.
A day earlier, Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin said that contrary to Western propaganda, Russia still maintains significant influence in the Middle East. According to him, the country is “a very influential player.
The Russian Foreign Ministry made accusations against Western countries
On January 14, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said it is impossible to talk about the Russian Federation leaving the Middle East.
