Why the Iran War Has Been a Godsend for Vladimir Putin

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Russia is certain to benefit from skyrocketing oil prices—though the war has also disrupted its supply of Shahed kamikaze drones for use on the battlefield.

The United States military and the Israeli Defence Force continue to pummel targets in Iran. The country’s military is largely helpless. The Iranian navy and air force have been destroyed. And the country’s defense industry, especially its ballistic and cruise missile and one-way attack unmanned aerial systems production, is getting annihilated by daily strikes.

But Iran is not the only party affected by the war. Russia, one of Iran’s few international partners, is being affected by the conflict—in a decidedly better way.

The Iran War Gives Breathing Space to Russia

When Russian President Vladimir Putin woke up to the news that the US military began striking Iran on February 28, it is very likely he let out a shout of joy. As a result of that war, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine........

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