"Putin's Calculated Gains: Exploiting Israel-Hamas War for Political and Economic Advantage"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is using Israel's war with Hamas as an opportunity to align himself with constituencies across the Middle East and beyond, in his pursuit of a new world order that would diminish U.S. influence. By blaming the United States for the conflict and adopting a pro-Palestinian stance, Putin seeks to differentiate himself from the West. Russia's close relationship with Iran, which supports Hamas, further strengthens its position. Moscow aims to gain global public opinion points and increase its clout in the Middle East, potentially benefiting economically and diverting Western resources away from Ukraine. However, this approach has strained Russia's traditionally close ties with Israel, leading to diplomatic tensions between the two countries.