AdvertisementThe Kremlin is likely trying to exploit the conflicts in the Middle East to expand its own influence, according to military experts.
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower again on Thursday amid persistent worries that hostilities in the Middle East could escalate.
Advertisement"Russia clearly benefits from the war in the Middle East, at least since it distracts global attention from Ukraine," he added.
AdvertisementRussia "wants to appear relevant in the Middle East but not getting sucked in ongoing conflicts," he said.
It said it was trying, through these efforts, to regain major influence on Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean gas sales, especially liquefied natural gas.
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