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Russia recognised the Taliban first. But what has Moscow gained?

Analysis: Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban's government. More than a year later, has Moscow's gamble paid off?

Giorgio Cafiero
31 August, 2026
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Beyond Syria: Russia's role in the Middle East enters a new era

Francesco Salesio Schiavi 
18 August, 2026
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Reformatting: The future of Russia's military bases in Syria

Paul Iddon
19 June, 2026
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EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 May, 2026
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Iran FM to meet Putin on Russia trip, says Tehran's ambassador

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 April, 2026
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Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 November, 2023
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What are Russia's stakes in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza?

Giorgio Cafiero
17 October, 2023
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After Libya's floods, Russia throws its weight behind Haftar

Ufuk Necat Tasci
09 October, 2023
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Libya's Haftar 'held talks' with Putin in Moscow

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 September, 2023
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Wagner is still crucial for Putin despite Prigozhin's death

Emad Moussa

Emad Moussa

01 September, 2023
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Erdogan, Putin to meet, talk Black Sea grain deal next week

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 August, 2023
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Erdogan and Putin to meet soon, discuss Black Sea grain deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 August, 2023
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Why Wagner remains Russia's strongest asset in Africa

Samuel Ramani
08 August, 2023
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Russian mercenaries to stay in Africa despite Wagner mutiny

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 July, 2023
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Wagner boss is a 'free man' in Russia, claims Lukashenko

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 July, 2023
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Libya
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How Wagner's revolt could impact Russia's influence in Libya

Ferhat Polat
06 July, 2023
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Has Wagner's mutiny weakened Russia in the Middle East?

Giorgio Cafiero
04 July, 2023
Iran
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Wagner coup: Iranian president gives 'full support' to Putin

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 June, 2023
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Wagner crisis shows Ukraine war is 'cracking Russian power'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 June, 2023
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Ramzan Kadyrov
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Chechen warlord sides with Putin after Wagner mutiny

The New Arab Staff
24 June, 2023
Bakhmut
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Ukraine says still fighting for Bakhmut as Wagner plans transfer to Russian army

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 May, 2023