Putin's Middle East outreachThe Gulf nations, Kinninmont says, realized that when it came to allies, they needed to branch out. Putin, who was in Turkey last month and has a good working relationship with Iran, appears to have better standing in the region now than President Trump. JUST WATCHED Turkish president: The refugee crisis is a 'human drama' Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Turkish president: The refugee crisis is a 'human drama' 04:44The message behind Putin's most recent visit to Ankara was clear. He added that the Saudis needed to "share" the Middle East with Iran. And that would be in the interest neither of the United States nor of the Middle East."

Source: CNN October 29, 2017 02:15 UTC