BEIRUT Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine dominates world attention. But with less global scrutiny, Putin is also busy advancing Russia’s presence in the Middle East and Africa an expansion that military and civilian leaders view as another, if less immediate, threat to security in the West. Putin’s strategy in the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine dominates world attention. But with less global scrutiny, Putin is also busy advancing Russia’s presence in the Middle East and Africa an expansion that military and civilian leaders view as another, if less immediate, threat to security in the West. Putin’s strategy in the Mideast and Africa…
Far from the icy battlefields of Ukraine, Russia President Vladimir Putin is busily advancing Russia’s footholds and influence in Africa and the Middle East.