The Syrian Conflict: Russian and GCC Perspectives

... Islamic State [4] . EPA / ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO Igor Ivanov: Putin’s Plan However, Russian actions to counter the Islamic State are not an end in itself. The Russian leadership and Ministry of Foreign Affairs see the elimination of IS and other ... ... so far played more of a mediating and charitable role in helping the Syrians who have felt the brunt of this brutal conflict. Kuwait for example is currently the world’s third largest donor after the EU and US [13] , with a pledge to give over 500 ...