In this detailed analysis, OneIndia's Aarushi Ranjan discusses with veteran journalist Shastri Ramachandaran the evolving dynamics of Russia's strategy in the Middle East. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding Moscow's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and explore Russia's more appeasing approach towards Israel amidst its regional maneuvers.

Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a "weighty argument for her refusal" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza - a meeting requested by Russia.

Moscow claims to have received a 'firm promise' from Hamas leaders regarding the fate of the young Russian-Israeli

Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that had been in the works for months.

Israel-Hamas war has profoundly altered the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Iran and Russia, once dominant forces, have suffered severe setbacks, while Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have all expanded their regional influence.

The presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.

Iran, in turn, wants sophisticated Russian weapons like long-range air defense systems and fighter jets to help fend off possible attacks by Israel. Russia has supplied Iran with S-300 air defense ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

Russia still holds about a fifth of Ukrainian ... it was only after Trump’s reported pressure on Israel that it agreed to a ceasefire deal on terms that had been on the table since the summer.

Trump’s incoming administration is already began tempering expectations. Earlier this month, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump’s pick to serve as the special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, walked back his boss’s bombast. “Let’s set it at 100 days,” he said, moving the goal posts for ending the conflict.