Russia’s reaction to the sharp escalation of hostilities in the Middle East amounted to a mere expression of concern combined with yet another condemnation of Western imperialism, and this attempt at distancing itself from the troubles is unsatisfactory for all stakeholders—and even for Moscow itself.
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