As the Gaza war pulled the West’s geopolitical focus back to the Middle East, Russia benefited significantly and was able to make gains in Ukraine…
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As the Gaza war pulled the West’s geopolitical focus back to the Middle East, Russia benefited significantly and was able to make gains in Ukraine…