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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.

Russia has so far been the only winner from the war in the Middle East as energy prices soar and attention for its war against Ukraine has faded, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday (March 10) in a speech to EU ambassadors in Brussels. Russia gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise, Costa said, adding that it also profits from the diversion of military capabilities "that could otherwise have been sent to support Ukraine". The EU Council head said that Russia benefitted from reduced attention to the Ukrainian front "as the conflict in the Middle East takes centre stage". Costa stressed the need for the EU to protect the international rules-based order, which he said was now being challenged by the United States, and for all parties in the Middle East to return to the negotiating table.

US President Donald Trump on Monday dialed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.According to a report b.

Zelensky says Kyiv deploys interceptor drones and specialists to help defend American forces while seeking strategic leverage with Washington during fragile peace diplomacy

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said the two discussed the prolonged fighting in Ukraine. "We were talking about Ukraine, which is just a never-ending fight," he said, adding that "I think it was a positive call on that subject."

The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, briefly surged to $119.50 per barrel on Monday -- its highest level since the summer after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

Trump also said Putin had indicated he wanted to play a role in addressing the situation involving Iran.

The Kremlin said the phone call was initiated by Trump. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine, it added.

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