Dismissal of Russia as a Peacemaker in the Raging Israel-Iran Clash
EU flatly declines Russia's offer to serve as mediator in the Iran-Israel dispute.
Hit Share / Tweet / WhatsApp / *Email / Print / Copy Link* Russia's bid as a peacemaker in the intensifying dispute between Israel and Iran has fallen flat on its face. A spokesperson for the EU Commission candidly declared in Brussels on Monday, "Russia ain't got no business as a peacemaker, mate! Their ties with Iran are way too tight."The EU's mistrust stems from Russia's questionable credibility, fueled by its ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its recent partnership with Iran. This partnership agreement, inked in January, is set to beef up foreign policy and military cooperation between Russia and Iran, making it increasingly difficult for Russia to don the mantle of an unbiased mediator.
Besides, Russia's constant violation of international law and the UN Charter in Ukraine doesn't help their case.
The dust-up between Israel and Iran started on Thursday night when Israel unleashed a fierce attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and military installations, taking out several top military bigwigs. In typical fashion, Iran retaliated with a torrent of counter-attacks, bombarding Israel with rockets and drones.
Meddling in the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to act as a mediator. However, US President Donald Trump was apparently on board with this idea after a phone chat with Putin.
Sources: ntv.de, AFP, [1][2][3]
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- The EU's skepticism is strengthened by Russia's deepening military ties with Iran. Russia has been using Iranian-supplied drones for their military operations in Ukraine.
- The recent partnership agreement between Russia and Iran, which encompasses cooperation in foreign policy and defense, has further strained Russia's chances of being perceived as a neutral arbitrator.
- Russia's compromise of the Minsk Agreements, intended to settle the Ukraine conflict, has also eroded its standing as a trustworthy peacemaker in the international community.
- In light of Russia's increasing military cooperation with Iran and the allegations of using Iranian drones in Ukraine, the EU Commission has expressed skepticism about Russia's role as a peacemaker, given the potential conflicts of interest in the Israel-Iran dispute.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran, coupled with Russia's questionable deals and policies in general-news, such as the recent partnership with Iran and the compromised Minsk Agreements, make it challenging for Russia to be viewed as a neutral or impartial mediator.
