The Middle East's strategic partnerships with Russia are becoming more apparent.
Russia's economy remains strong and resilient despite Western sanctions.
Russia's control over commodities like oil and wheat gives it leverage in global markets.
The Gulf region's embrace of Putin has consequences for the influence of Western powers.
The US sanctions on Russia have not been effective in isolating the country.
Why is the Middle East embracing Putin?
—The Middle East sees strategic partnerships with Russia as beneficial for their own interests and as a way to break away from the influence of Western powers.
How has Russia's economy been affected by Western sanctions?
—Russia's economy remains strong and resilient, and the sanctions have not had a significant impact on its economic performance.
What commodities does Russia control?
—Russia has control over commodities like oil and wheat, which gives it leverage in global markets and allows it to influence prices.
What are the consequences of the Middle East's embrace of Putin?
—The embrace of Putin by the Middle East has consequences for the influence and power of Western powers in the region.
Have the US sanctions on Russia been effective?
—The US sanctions on Russia have not been effective in isolating the country or changing its behavior.
00:00The Middle East is splitting into two camps: Western powers and the global South.
00:09Russia's strategic partnerships with the Gulf region are becoming more apparent.
00:14The visit of Putin to the Gulf region defies efforts to isolate Russia.
00:28Russia's economy remains strong and resilient despite Western sanctions.
01:14Russia's control over commodities like oil and wheat gives it leverage in global markets.
02:00The embrace of Putin by the Middle East has consequences for the influence of Western powers.
02:33The US sanctions on Russia have not been effective in isolating the country.
