In reality, however, Russia’s interests diverge from its official position, Russian Middle East expert Ruslan Suleymanov told DW. “Russia and China are rubbing their hands, watching with glee as the [Middle East] situation unfolds,” Suleymanov said. How could Russia benefit from Middle East conflict? Pachalyuk told DW propaganda will seek to make the following argument: “What do you have to blame Russia for anyway? Russian state propaganda, he added, reflects this, with television talk practically gloating about the Middle East war.

Source: Indian Express November 04, 2023 12:09 UTC