After a successful visit to China in October this year, Putin's diplomatic actions began to be reinvigorated. According toRussia**AssistantYuriUshakov's announcement that Putin will travel this weekSaudi ArabiaVisits and working talks with the United Arab Emirates. This timeMiddle EastAlthough the specific itinerary of the trip has not yet been disclosed, its importance is self-evident. Putin's last trip to the Gulf states dates back to 2019, and amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and NATO's eastern flank, the visit arguably gave Putin a major diplomatic victory, while also setting the stage for Russia to pursue the victory.
Saudi ArabiaAs a traditional ally of the United States, relations with the United States are not good because of the complexity of the Palestinian-Israeli situation. And in the case of this escalation, Russia is undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary. ForSaudi ArabiaAnd the UAE, it is important to enlist further support from Russia, and they want to get a clear statement from Putin himself. Russia's attitude on the Palestinian-Israeli issue is complex, taking into account both the feelings of Iran and Syria and the interests of Israel. Putin withPrime Minister of IsraelNetanyahu's personal friendship provides some stability for Russia's statements on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. For the Arab countries, they have already received a satisfactory answer from China and see that China is thereMiddle EastPositive actions in the region. They hope that Russia will further exert its influence as a great power and exert greater pressure on Israel. For Russia, this is a reinforcement of itselfMiddle EastAn opportunity for regional influence, but also a political bargaining chip to mediate between Arab countries and Israel.
Putin this timeMiddle EastOne of the key topics of the trip was:Israeli-Palestinian conflict。The Arab countries want further support from Russia to put more pressure on Israel. However, Moscow's attitude to the Palestinian-Israeli issue takes into account the inheritance of the Soviet Union's pro-Palestinian position, as well as consideration of Iran and Syria. In addition, Putin withPrime Minister of IsraelNetanyahu has a good personal relationship, which to a certain extent also plays a role in the "stabilizer" of Russian-Israeli relations. For Russia, what really caresIsraeli-Palestinian conflictWhether it will escalate further and spread to neighboring countries. Iran warned Hamas "not to incite Iran and Lebanon."Allahparticipation in the conflict", which also expresses Russia's concerns.
ExceptIsraeli-Palestinian conflictOilIt is also one of the key topics of Putin's visit to the Middle East. AsOrganization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) Speaker,Saudi ArabiaGloballyOilThe market plays an important role, and Russia is the voice of non-OPEC oil producers. Oil** Very important for Russia, whileSaudi Arabiaand Russia to lift up by cutting productionOil**。Although affected by Western sanctions, Russia'sOilExports have taken a hit, but Russia is trying to develop Asian markets and look for new ones in the third world. The cuts have already paid off, and Russia hopes to go furtherMiddle EastThe region seeks support, promotesOil** Pick-up.
Putin's visitSaudi Arabiaand the United Arab Emirates, representing Russia's further breaking of the encirclement of the United States and the West in the diplomatic field. The visit was a major diplomatic victory that could strengthen Russia's inMiddle EastRegional influence. However, Putin this timeMiddle EastWhether the trip can achieve substantive results also needs to be observed whether the parties can agree on the exchange of interests.
For Russia,Middle EastThe chaotic situation in the region is undoubtedly advantageous, as it is able to divert the attention of the United States and the West from Ukraine and the eastern flank of NATO. This will reduce the pressure on Russia on the front line and create conditions for a new offensive by the Russian army next year. In addition, Russia would like to seeIsraeli-Palestinian conflictRightSaudi ArabiaThe normalization of relations with Israel is an obstacle because it means that the rapprochement may be under the influence of the United States. For Moscow, the most important thing isIsraeli-Palestinian conflictWhether it will escalate further and spread to neighboring countries.
In general, Putin's visitMiddle EastThe significance of the region is significant. For Russia, this is a reinforcement of itself inMiddle EastOpportunities for regional influence, as well as the use of political chips to mediate between Arab countries and Israel. Middle EastThe situation in the region is favorable for Russia, and if the attention of Western countries can be diverted from Ukraine, then the pressure on Russia will be reduced, which will be conducive to launching a new offensive next year. Oil**Very important for Russia, and this timeMiddle EastThe trip will also be a continuation of Russia's pushOilAn important step in the pick-up.
Putin's visitMiddle EastWhile the region is important, it may also face some problems and challenges.
First of all,Israeli-Palestinian conflictIt's a big challenge. Russia's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian issue needs to take into account the feelings of Iran and Syria and balance Israel's interests. This is a very complex issue that requires Putin to find a balance during his visit in order to avoid further escalation of the situation.
Secondly,Saudi Arabiaand the UAE's relationship with the United States is complicated. Despite their hopes for further support from Russia, they have strained relations with traditional allies of the United States. Putin needs to manage this complex relationship during his visit to avoid violating the interests of the United States and other Western countries.
Finally, withSaudi ArabiaThe issue of concrete cooperation with the UAE could also be a challenge. While both sides hope to strengthen cooperation in energy and other areas, specific cooperation projects and modalities require further consultation and negotiation. During his visit, Putin needs to conduct in-depth negotiations on specific cooperation topics and try to reach consensus.
In general, Putin visitedMiddle EastThe region is of great significance, but it also faces some problems and challenges. Putin needs to deal with all parties during his visitRelationship of interestand try to reach a specific consensus on cooperation in order to achieve their own inMiddle EastDiplomatic objectives of the region.