Moscow, Russia – The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov recently met with a delegation of Yemeni Houthis from the Ansar Allah movement in Moscow. The delegation was led by its official representative Muhammad Abdel Salam. During their discussion, they addressed the escalation of tensions in the Red Sea and focused on the dynamics of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone.
The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned ongoing strikes on Yemen by the United States and Great Britain, stating that these actions violate the UN Charter. However, Moscow’s stance on Yemeni Houthi rebels who have been attacking civilian ships in the Red Sea and launching drones and missiles towards Israel remains ambiguous. This position was emphasized during their meeting.
A week before meeting with the Yemeni Houthis, Bogdanov received a delegation from Hamas in Moscow. Similarly, Russia does not label this organization as terrorist. These interactions highlight Russia’s approach to the complex political landscape in the Middle East and Africa, where alliances often shift based on strategic interests and regional dynamics.
In conclusion, Russia’s stance on conflicts in the Middle East is constantly evolving based on its strategic interests and regional dynamics. While it may condemn certain actions taken by foreign powers, it often maintains ambiguous positions when it comes to groups such as Hamas or Yemeni Houthis who are seen as challenging its allies or disrupting its own interests in the region.
