On December 6, Russia's ** Putin, escorted by 4 Su-35S fighters, visited the United Arab Emirates andSaudi Arabia。The visit yielded positive results, with the two countries issuing a joint statement making it clear that they would strengthen defense and oil and gas cooperation. The move is significant for the United States, as the defense and energy sectors are key strategies for ensuring global hegemony.
According toSaudi ArabiaCrown PrinceSalman Jr. revealed that the strengthening of Russian-Saudi political cooperation has not only promoted security in the Middle East, but also had a positive impact on the global situation and the entire Middle East region. This news is undoubtedly a huge blow to the United States. In fact, in order to receive Putin, Salman Jr. had to postpone plans to visit London. This initiative further enhanced Putin's visitSaudi Arabiainfluence and status.
However, just on Putin's visitSaudi ArabiaThe day before,Saudi ArabiaThe royal family announcedSaudi ArabiaPrince Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin AbdulazizSaudi ArabiaHe was tragically killed in a plane crash during training at the age of 62. According toArab** Report, the prince isSaudi ArabiaThe grandson of the first monarch, King Abdulaziz, and also the son of Prince Bandar.
According toSaudi ArabiaOfficially, it was confirmed that the accident occurredSaudi ArabiaKing Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran in the east. As a result of the crash, twoPilotsTragically died. Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz has served inSaudi ArabiaHe served as a lieutenant colonel in the Royal Air Force and served as a GIP from 2004 to 2012Intelligence agenciesAssistant Director of Intelligence.
This incident has sparked a lot of speculation and doubt. Some netizens believe that the prince's plane crash is related to the next tactics of the United States?Whether it's for a warning or notSaudi ArabiaClose to Russia?Especially considering the previous oneSaudi ArabiaThe Patriot system misfiredMissilesevents and U.S. foreign arms salesThere is a backdoor risk, and these speculations don't seem unreasonable. However, it is not yet known how the incident will develop.
After the crash of the prince, December 9Saudi ArabiaThe foreign secretary went against the general trend of the world and rejected the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. He also said he ruled it outArabMilitaryPossibility of intervention. This move has made the world more cautious about US arms sales and has further questioned the credibility of the United States. The influence and reputation of the United States in the world will inevitably be damaged to a certain extent.
However, the temporary interests of the United States are related toSaudi ArabiaThe contradictions between the threats to the Americans can lead to a further escalation of the problem. Saudi ArabiaThe people were forced to submit to the threat of the United States, which may be only a short-term result. At the same time, the United States will inevitably bear the consequences of the whole incident.
Putin's visitSaudi ArabiaIt also strengthened defense and oil and gas cooperation between the two sides, which is of great significance to the United States. However,Saudi ArabiaThe crash of the prince has sparked all sorts of speculation and doubts. Some suspect that this is a warning used by the United States as a tacticSaudi ArabiaClose to Russia?In addition,Saudi ArabiaInInternationalThe role in the transaction faces a major test. Saudi ArabiaThe foreign secretary's veto has further intensified the world's cautious attitude towards US arms sales and has damaged the credibility of the United States. However, the short-term interests of the United States andSaudi ArabiaThere is a contradiction between the threats to the United States, which could lead to a further escalation of the problem, and the United States will bear the consequences of the ensuing. Against this backdrop, all parties need to remain vigilant and seek solutions to maintain regional and world peace and stability.