Part 6/12:
- Palestinian and Other Regional Issues: Russia’s traditional mediating role in conflicts involving Israel and Palestine has been notably absent during recent crises. Moscow was notably absent from the recent Gaza ceasefire negotiations, overshadowed by regional and U.S. mediators.
The U.S. Resurgence
The decline of Russia’s regional influence coincides with the United States reasserting its presence in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Washington’s recent engagement with Israel, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states—including brokering agreements and restoring military aid—has re-established U.S. primacy. For example, reports indicate that the U.S. has secured the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Kyiv amid ongoing conflicts, signaling renewed American security commitments.