Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has begun to reveal geopolitical implications far beyond Europe.
Middle East nations, mostly close allies of Washington, have refused to voice support for the US in its confrontation with Russia.
The United Arab Emirates, a staunch ally of America has twice abstained from voting at the US-sponsored UNSC resolutions against Russia.
Though Israel has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine at UNGA, it’s trying to balance ties with Moscow and the West-backed Kyiv.
Here's why the Ukraine crisis is testing US influence in the Middle east.