Iraq is important for Russia not only as an economic and trade partner, but also as a factor in influencing ... ... of its weapons from the United States.
Ambassador of Iraq to Russia: the War against Islamic State in Iraq is Won
Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia has been trying... ... policy. Russia clearly understands that its possibilities in the country are limited, as Iran and the United States are the main foreign players with direct influence on Iraq...
Relations between the U.S. and Russia appear to be almost at the point of no return
Relations ... ... Europeans and Russia generally agree on the need to control the Islamic State. However, there has been a significant lack of coordination ... ... Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear accord with Iran impact U.S. Missile Defense deployments in Europe — particularly ... ... the conflict between Turkey, Syria and the Kurds, and between Iraq and the Kurds, given Turkish, Syrian, and Iraqi option to ...
... opportunities
The Middle East has always had a special meaning for Russia. The area provides access to the Mediterranean Sea, linking ... ... relationships with different players in the Middle East, including Iran, Israel, a number of Arab states, Hamas and Hezbollah. Under ... ... even less manageable. Attempts to reestablish institutions in Iraq were only partially successful. Sectarianism turned to dominate ... ... was a cross-border activities of an extremist organization - the Islamic State. ISIS has positioned itself as a champion of a global ...
