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Saudis could seek Russian bailout in Yemen

Saudis could seek Russian bailout in Yemen

Intra-Gulf relations

How Salman’s Moscow visit will impact regional agenda

Defense/Security cooperation

Russians, Saudis look to spruce up relations

Syria war spillover

After two years in Syria, what’s next for Russia?

Armed militias

Challenges still stalk Syrian peace efforts

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Turkish-Kurdish conflict

Kurdish referendum a double-edged sword for Russia

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Russia keeps eye on Kurdish oil contracts, referendum

Moscow welcomes Libya’s fighting factions

Latest Syria peace talks solidify final de-escalation zone

Syria war spillover

Paris, Moscow agendas in Mideast are different but compatible

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Turkish-Kurdish conflict

Kurdish referendum a double-edged sword for Russia

Economy and trade

Russia keeps eye on Kurdish oil contracts, referendum

Moscow welcomes Libya’s fighting factions

Latest Syria peace talks solidify final de-escalation zone

Syria war spillover

Paris, Moscow agendas in Mideast are different but compatible

Defense/Security cooperation

Lebanon explores potential roles with Russia

Election campaigns

Sanctions give Moscow, Tehran something to talk about

Economy and trade

Russia takes renewed interest in Palestine

Oil and politics

Russia sees Saudi Arabia as 'gatekeeper' to Mideast

Oil and politics

How Russia views OPEC

Defense/Security cooperation

Much ado in the Mideast: 3 theories on Russia’s Syria trips

Defense/Security cooperation

Don’t let the Islamic State slip the noose in Syria

Hundreds of Russian children found in Mideast orphanages

Intra-Gulf relations

Why Russia seeks to stay neutral in Saudi-Qatar rift

Russia weighs in on Bannon-free White House