December 08, 2023

Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Raisi in Moscow after whirlwind Gulf visit

Featuring: Jonathan Lord

Source: Breaking Defense

Journalist: Agnes Helou

Jonathan Lord, director of the Middle East security program at the Center for a New American Security told Breaking Defense that if Putin’s trip to the Gulf included any discussion about increasing stability, then the Russian leader was “playing the role of firefighter” as well as “arsonist,” considering Russia’s alleged support for Iran’s destabilizing actions in the region.

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Author

  • Jonathan Lord

    Senior Fellow and Director, Middle East Security Program

    Jonathan Lord is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security program at CNAS. Prior to joining CNAS, Lord served as a professional staff member for the House Arme...