The Economic Times

Oil boon, Ukraine forgotten, Iran weakened: How does Russia win or lose from Mideast war

Russia stands to both gain and lose from war in the Middle East, with the Kremlin boosted by rising oil prices and attention diverted from Ukraine, but facing a reputational hit for its inability to help a key ally. - Focus shifts from Ukraine - The Iran conflict has diverted global attention away from Russia's assault on Ukraine, and forced Kyiv's Western allies to shift resources to the Middle East.