In this detailed analysis, OneIndia's Aarushi Ranjan discusses with veteran journalist Shastri Ramachandaran the evolving dynamics of Russia's strategy in the Middle East. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding Moscow's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and explore Russia's more appeasing approach towards Israel amidst its regional maneuvers.

Moscow claims to have received a 'firm promise' from Hamas leaders regarding the fate of the young Russian-Israeli

Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Trump’s incoming administration is already began tempering expectations. Earlier this month, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump’s pick to serve as the special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, walked back his boss’s bombast. “Let’s set it at 100 days,” he said, moving the goal posts for ending the conflict.

Turkey could restart trade with Israel "if peace is permanent", Nail Olpak, head of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), said on Tuesday.

Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.

Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.

Ultimately, “America First” is more than a policy shift – it’s a challenge to the adaptability of America’s allies.

Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that had been in the works for months.

The presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact