Russia and China's influence wanes in the Middle East after 12-Day War – analysis
While both countries have aimed to expand their influence in the Middle East, they have remained silent after the Israel-Iran War.
CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a reception marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany, at the Kremlin, last month. The war in Ukraine has shaken the global order, says the writer.(photo credit: SPUTNIK/REUTERS)Updated: 
