Lebanon–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Lebanon–Russia relations (Russian: Российско-ливанские отношения) are the bilateral relations between the Lebanese Republic and the Russian Federation. Lebanon has an embassy in Moscow. Russia has an embassy in Beirut. Both states have cordial relations. In the 1770s, Russian troops occupied Beirut. [1][2]
Russia calls on Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon
Oct 1, 2024 · Russia on Tuesday called on Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon, warning that the attack would lead to a further escalation of violence in the Middle East.
Russia begins evacuating its citizens from Lebanon | Reuters
Oct 3, 2024 · Russia has started evacuating citizens from Lebanon and a special flight left Beirut on Thursday with the family members of Russian diplomats, Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov said.
What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad
Oct 5, 2024 · On Thursday, a Russian emergency plane evacuated 60 family members of diplomatic staff from Lebanon, but more than 3,000 Russian nationals remain in the country.
Hezbollah–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Over the last few years, as part of their strategy to expand their influence in the Middle East, Russia has broadened its involvement in Lebanon, strengthening ties in cultural, economic and military subjects in Beirut.
Russia’s Balancing Act in the Levant - Carnegie Endowment for ...
Sep 19, 2024 · Following this episode, Russia’s overtures to Lebanon included proposals for closer military and economic ties and an initiative to recruit Lebanese citizens to guard the Lebanese-Syrian borders.
Lebanon 2024 Relations: Update - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
Jul 24, 2024 · Maintaining Lebanon’s stability is imperative for Russia as it directly impacts the stability of neighbouring Syria. Russia’s ambitions in Lebanon include enhancing its engagement in the economic, political, and diplomatic arenas, thus broadening its economic connections within the Middle East.
Hizbullah and Russia’s Nascent Alliance
May 23, 2023 · Over the last few years, Russia has quietly extended its reach into Lebanon, seeking to cultivate cultural, economic and military ties in Beirut as part of a strategy to expand Russian influence in the Middle East, while side-lining …
Russia claims Hezbollah pager explosions were designed to
Sep 18, 2024 · The pagers exploded simultaneously on Tuesday in Lebanon killing at least nine people and injuring nearly 3,000, according to Lebanese authorities, including Iran’s envoy to Beirut. Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party, accused Israel of …
The Great Game in the Levant: Russia’s Interests in Lebanon
This paper analyzes the roots of Russia’s pro-active diplomacy towards Lebanon. For this purpose, it discusses Russia’s energy security, security-military, and political relations with Lebanon, and explores whether Moscow has long-term interests in the country and what are the limitations It faces.