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How Russia Could Emerge the Victor of Israel's War

How Russia Could Emerge the Victor of Israel's War

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) during their talks in Novo-Ogaryovos State Residence on September 21, 2015 in Moscow, Russia. Netanyahu is on a one-day visits to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir for talks, which are expected to focus on Russia's military deployments in Syria. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)

SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE REPORTING — As Israel’s war against Hamas surpasses the 100-day mark with no signs of an immediate end and indications that the conflict is spreading, what does Russia stand to gain?

Last year, the Kremlin joined the chorus of governments calling for a ceasefire, and Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the level of violence as “very high on both sides” while steering clear of chiding Hamas’s violent action against civilians on October 8.

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