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Mikhail Bogdanov: Russia’s approach to Middle East crises

The Russian deputy foreign minister discusses his country’s foreign policy in the MENA region.

Russia has been a major player in the Middle East for decades, whether it be politically, economically or militarily.

In this two-part Talk to Al Jazeera interview, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov discusses the crises in Syria and Libya, Iran’s nuclear deal and the latest Israeli offensive in Gaza.

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