The Role of Russia in the Israel-Gaza Conflict

In the podcast episode, the speaker addresses the question of Russia's role in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. While some have claimed that Russia orchestrated the conflict to distract from the situation in Ukraine, the speaker argues that there is no evidence to support these allegations. Furthermore, the speaker highlights the complexities for Russia in navigating its relationships with both Israel and Hamas. The speaker suggests that Russia wants to maintain its diplomatic traction in the Middle East and avoid burning bridges with either party. Additionally, the podcast explores the differing narratives surrounding the conflict and cautions against assuming that everything is connected to Russia. Finally, the speaker discusses how Russia might take advantage of the situation to further its own agenda, such as using it to promote anti-American sentiment and exploit higher oil prices. However, the speaker emphasizes the need to maintain a sense of proportion and not overstate Russia's role in the crisis.