Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 05:24am on 20 Oct 2023,Friday International
Russia has announced its coordination of Middle East and North Africa policy with China, a close ally, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov held discussions with China's special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, in Doha. Both nations emphasized their joint efforts for a political resolution in the region. Russia positioned itself as a potential mediator between Israel and Hamas, although blaming the United States for part of the crisis. A Russian-proposed UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian measures in Gaza failed to pass, further complicating the situation.
