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Vladimir Putin is linked to the Middle East through his active role in Russian foreign policy in the region, as discussed in academic analyses by Litsas [1], Vasiliev [2], and Katz [3], as well as through his diplomatic engagements regarding regional issues like Iran [4].
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The Role of Iran and Russia as Regional Powers in the Middle East ... academia.edu 2 facts
referenceS. N. Litsas's 2018 chapter 'Russian Foreign Policy in The Middle East Under Putin: Can Bears Walk in the Desert?' analyzes Russian regional strategy within the book 'Conflict And Diplomacy In The Middle East: External Actors and Regional Rivalries'.
referenceA. Vasiliev authored the book 'Russia's Middle East Policy: From Lenin to Putin,' published by Routledge.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceMark Katz authored the chapter 'Putin’s grand strategy toward the Middle East' in the book 'Grand strategy in the contemporary Middle East: The concepts and debates', published by Gerlach Press in 2022, pages 55–68.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimU.S. President Donald Trump described a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "very good," noting that the conversation covered Ukraine and the Middle East, and that Putin expressed a desire to be helpful regarding Iran.