Russia is putting pressure on the USA in the Middle East, The Economist reports, in relation to recent events in relation to Russia's decision to resume the suspended supply of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran. This fact reflects the unflinching strengthening of Moscow's position in the Middle East at the expense of the United States.
Thus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed an extremely strong statement to US President Barack Obama in connection with this. In comparison to Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin only informed about his profound concern, the UK publication The Economist writes in an article titled 'Putin’s aiming blow'.
At a time of economic sanctions, when Russia seems weak and vulnerable, it has begun preventing the US from implementing its strategy in the Middle East region. In case of signing agreements with Iran, Russia can compensate for the negative effect of the western sanctions by means of oil and supplying Iranian atomic stations, the journal reports.
Russia's role in the region is growing not only due to the successful policy on Iran. "Russia's influence in the Middle East significantly reduced after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the regular US military campaigns in the region. In recent years, Russia’s influence has continued to decline due to the result of the Arab Spring and the overthrow of dictators like Muammar Gaddafi. However, after the overall reaction to the events, Russia seems to be a more suitable ally for authoritarian regimes than America, the Economist reports.
This position of Putin has provoked strained relations with Saudi Arabia, opposed to Assad’s regime. Saudi Arabia decided not to reduce oil production and this caused a fall in oil prices, which negatively affected Russia and Iran.
Russia's support for the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad is important, while America does not accept this position.
