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Russia maintains a complex geopolitical relationship with Hezbollah, viewing it as a politico-military organization [1] and recognizing its strategic importance to Iran's presence in Syria [2]. While Russia may condemn Hezbollah's destabilizing actions [3], it acknowledges the group's role in the regional balance of power [4] and notes the impact of its recent degradation on the stability of the Assad regime [5].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 4 facts
perspectiveRussia views Hezbollah and Hamas as politico-military organizations rather than terrorist groups.
perspectiveRussia's primary regional concern regarding Iran is finding a balance between Iranian and Israeli interests in Syria, where Iran acts as a situational ally and Israel as a conditional friend.
perspectiveRussia acknowledges Israeli security interests but recognizes that Iran will not accept being excluded from Syria or allow its supply line to Hezbollah to be severed.
perspectiveRussia would condemn Hezbollah's actions as aggravating regional stability but would not hold Iran publicly responsible for those actions.