Putin has always attached great importance to the situation and interests in the Middle East. In particular, against the backdrop of the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict, he personally visited the Middle East at great risk, which shows how much he attaches importance to this region. His visit also means that Russia will play a more active role in Middle Eastern affairs.
In order to protect himself, Putin had four fighter jets on his way to the Middle East to escort him. This show of force not only demonstrates Russia's military strength to the world, but also provides a strong deterrent to those who attempt to arrest Putin.
The primary target of this visit to the Middle East was oil. As major oil producers and exporters, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have a significant impact on the global oil market. Putin hopes that by visiting Middle Eastern countries, he will strive for the promise of further production cuts in order to boost international oil ** and put pressure on the United States while safeguarding his own interests.
At the same time, Putin's visit is also a frontal response to the United States. In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States has been trying to isolate Russia by imposing economic sanctions on it. However, Putin's trip to the Middle East embarrassed the United States and directly slapped him in the face. His visit not only received a high-level reception from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, but also demonstrated to the United States Russia's important position in the international arena.
More importantly, Putin's visit to the Middle East means that Russia will be directly involved in the mediation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This is a great challenge for the United States, because the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Israeli issue have always been the "lifeblood" of the United States. Putin's move will undoubtedly have a major impact on the US strategic layout in the Middle East and shake the foundation of US hegemonism.
The purpose of Putin's visit to the Middle East is not limited to oil and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In fact, Putin's Middle East strategic layout is more complex and far-reaching.
First of all, Putin hopes to strengthen Russia's cooperation and ties with other countries in the region through its activities in the Middle East. At a time when the international community has generally imposed sanctions and isolated Russia on the outside world, Putin's visit provides an opportunity for Russia to regain its international status. By signing cooperation agreements with countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Putin will win more international recognition and support for Russia.
Secondly, Putin hopes to further consolidate Russia's position in the Middle East by visiting the Middle East. The Middle East has always been the focus of contention among the world's major powers, and Russia, as one of the five permanent members of the United Nations, hopes to expand its influence in the region and play a more active role in regional affairs through its activities in the Middle East.
Finally, Putin's strategic layout in the Middle East is also related to Russia's domestic layout. Russia has always faced pressure and sanctions from Western countries. Through his activities in the Middle East, Putin hopes to demonstrate Russia's great power as a great power and to respond strongly to opposition voices at home and abroad. This is of great significance for both Putin himself and the shaping of Russia's national image.
Putin personally visited the Middle East and risked his life to show the strong strength and strategic layout of the Russian state behind him. His visit not only strengthened Russia's economic, energy, and political ties with Middle Eastern countries, but also disrupted the strategic layout of the United States in the region. The visit allowed Russia to regain some international influence and also to gain a firm foothold in the international community.
At the same time, however, it is important to note that Russia's actions are not only aimed at pursuing its own interests, but also involve a number of complex issues in the Middle East. Russia's involvement in the mediation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may bring new challenges, but also more responsibilities and pressures.
For the international community, the return of Russia means that a multipolar world is gradually taking shape, and the hegemony of the United States may be challenged. This also makes it necessary for countries to pay more attention to consultation and cooperation, and to jointly promote and maintain stability and peace in international affairs.
In this ever-changing world, each country needs to act according to its own interests and strategic considerations. Putin's trip to the Middle East is just a show by Russia on the world stage, and its impact and results need to be further observed and evaluated.