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Arman Mahmoudian

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Middle East

Russia-Iran: Fair weather friends may not survive Ukraine war

Assad's downfall and a possible ceasefire in Europe will likely mean a shift in dynamics

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Middle East

Iran's historic interdependence with Russia takes a turn — over Europe

Unlike the past, where Tehran was the co-dependent and Moscow maintained the upper hand, the roles are somewhat reversed.

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Europe

How is Russia's parallel currency system going?

Efforts to avoid sanctions by promoting an alternative to US-dominated financial networks has its challenges. But that could change.