Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian meet at the Kremlin in Moscow on Jan. 17, 2025. (Credit: Vyacheslav Prokofyev/AFP)
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the war’s repercussions have spread far beyond the front lines in Donbass and Kharkiv. What started as a regional war has reshaped military partnerships and strategic calculations across several regions.As the United States and Israel confront Iran, both Russia and Ukraine have sought to position themselves in the crisis for different reasons. Economic repercussions Middle East war: Update on global economic fallout Kyiv is drawing on its experience defending against Iranian-designed drones to assist Washington and its partners in the Middle East, while Moscow is relying on its ties with Tehran to influence the war and advance its broader standoff with the West.Ukrainian expertise sought in the Middle EastAfter years of Russian bombardment, Ukraine developed significant expertise...
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the war’s repercussions have spread far beyond the front lines in Donbass and Kharkiv. What started as a regional war has reshaped military partnerships and strategic calculations across several regions.As the United States and Israel confront Iran, both Russia and Ukraine have sought to position themselves in the crisis for different reasons. Economic repercussions Middle East war: Update on global economic fallout Kyiv is drawing on its experience defending against Iranian-designed drones to assist Washington and its partners in the Middle East, while Moscow is relying on its ties with Tehran to influence the war and advance its broader standoff with the West.Ukrainian expertise sought in the Middle EastAfter years of Russian bombardment, Ukraine developed significant...
