Thread on the different reactions in MENA (people/political level/ both groups pro and anti) on Russia, Putin and Ukraine, will update the info:
Egypt:
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said (...) the Egyptian โgovernment is currently studying the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis from various aspects,โ
> Tourists from Russia and Ukraine are the main visitors to the Red Sea area
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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said (...) the Egyptian โgovernment is currently studying the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis from various aspects,โ
> Tourists from Russia and Ukraine are the main visitors to the Red Sea area
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Iran:
"The war in Ukraine is caused by "NATO's provocative actions", Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said"
reuters.com
"The war in Ukraine is caused by "NATO's provocative actions", Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said"
reuters.com
Saudi Arabia:
"Saudi Arabiaโs deputy permanent representative to the U.N. urged those involved in the conflict to find a diplomatic solution."
lawfareblog.com
"Saudi Arabiaโs deputy permanent representative to the U.N. urged those involved in the conflict to find a diplomatic solution."
lawfareblog.com
Iran:
"The Russian embassy in Iran has rejected as fake videos published by IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news showing Russian fighter jets in the skies over Ukrainian."
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iranintl.com
"The Russian embassy in Iran has rejected as fake videos published by IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news showing Russian fighter jets in the skies over Ukrainian."
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iranintl.com
"The Biden administration had reportedly asked Israel permission to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, and Saudi Arabia to increase its oil production. Both states refused,"
responsiblestatecraft.org
responsiblestatecraft.org
" The move has been strongly condemned by Turkey,
Jordan is reportedly concerned about the repercussions.
Putin's move has gathered support from Syria - a staunch Russian ally - and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels."
english.alaraby.co.uk
Jordan is reportedly concerned about the repercussions.
Putin's move has gathered support from Syria - a staunch Russian ally - and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels."
english.alaraby.co.uk
Many of the reactions are about the decline of the West and the deceptive narratives, when Zelenskyy said "We are alone" it is what resonated the most.
Recorded interviews of Alexander Dugin with Al Jazeera, are now circulating around in both pro and anti Putin circles.
Interview of Ukrainian woman living in Morocco asking for solidarity with Ukraine.
Moroccan sentiment is in general anti-Russia given Putinโs support of Algeria.
Moroccan sentiment is in general anti-Russia given Putinโs support of Algeria.
NPR piece, summary of upcoming economic effects on the region:
"Rising food prices in the Middle East could also add to simmering anti-government sentiment in the region."
npr.org
"Rising food prices in the Middle East could also add to simmering anti-government sentiment in the region."
npr.org
Morocco:
Main focus right now assisting Moroccans stranded in Ukraine.
"Four members of Moroccoโs Foreign Ministryโs crisis cell have received worried parents of Moroccan students stranded in Ukraine"
moroccoworldnews.com
Main focus right now assisting Moroccans stranded in Ukraine.
"Four members of Moroccoโs Foreign Ministryโs crisis cell have received worried parents of Moroccan students stranded in Ukraine"
moroccoworldnews.com
On sanctions:
From what I understood, the question for MENA countries isn't about the sanctions Russia will get, but whether China will successfully help Russia out. If it happens, many see it as the new realignment of the world order.
From what I understood, the question for MENA countries isn't about the sanctions Russia will get, but whether China will successfully help Russia out. If it happens, many see it as the new realignment of the world order.
Qatar:
UAE :
"The UAE and Russia's foreign ministers stressed "the strength and solidity" of their relationship as well as their keenness to enhance Emirati-Russia cooperation This comes as the United States and allies step up sanctions pressure on Russia"
reuters.com
"The UAE and Russia's foreign ministers stressed "the strength and solidity" of their relationship as well as their keenness to enhance Emirati-Russia cooperation This comes as the United States and allies step up sanctions pressure on Russia"
reuters.com
Given the recent developments, the world isolating Russia by cutting its payment infrastructure, my statement still holds.
China will be *crucial* in this.
China will be *crucial* in this.
" Egypt will of course be affected by these repercussions, and the greatest impact will be on food commodities, especially wheat, because most of the wheat imports are from Russia and Ukraine"
egypttoday.com
egypttoday.com
Useful map, a bit old, but indicates how Putin's influence is important, the outcomes of the war will highly matter and will shape the region.
This is from the Former Lebanese Minister of Environment
Algeria will be the most important country to watch, already weakened by its Generals, already had to deal with food shortages two months ago, already has a growing opposition,...
Thread I did a long time ago explaining why.
Thread I did a long time ago explaining why.
Very big deal that French media give a platform to Algerian opposition at this very moment.
The Kabyles lived in exile, many of them are wanted by Algerian government, don't have much West support, they are anti-Putin (since he supports the Generals...)
The Kabyles lived in exile, many of them are wanted by Algerian government, don't have much West support, they are anti-Putin (since he supports the Generals...)
Shortages are already hitting.
Tunisia relies mainly on Ukraine for wheat. Keep in mind that politically speaking Tunisia is currently extremely fragile.
Tunisia relies mainly on Ukraine for wheat. Keep in mind that politically speaking Tunisia is currently extremely fragile.
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