Can Russia and Saudi Arabia be allies?

[MultaniGuy]

Can Russia and Saudi Arabia be allies?

A shift in global power structures.

Two world leaders who back rival sides in Syria's war are cementing a new friendship. Together, they could also determine the world's oil prices.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow - the first Saudi monarch to visit Russia.

Investment deals worth billions of dollars have been signed.

Some argue the visit reflects the growing Russian influence in the Middle East.

But can they trust each other? And what does this visit mean for the Middle East?

Presenter: Hazem Sika

Guests:

Ibrahim Fraihat - associate professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Nikolay Surkov - foreign policy analyst at the Russian International Affairs Council

Lawrence Korb - former US assistant secretary of defence

Source: Al Jazeera News
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes...ssia-saudi-arabia-allies-171007190033187.html

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Al Jazira is not necessarily is a proper reporting channel on Saudia Specific news these days

 

[Imad.Khan]

The short answer is NO. Just because Saudis are buying S-400 doesn't mean that they have abandoned US.

 

[ashok321]

Saudis could seek Russian bailout in Yemen

(Al Monitor) Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud’s Oct. 4-5 visit to Moscow ignited new speculation over Russia’s growing role in the Middle East: this time, in Yemen.

 

[deep_blue]

Saudis could seek Russian bailout in Yemen

(Al Monitor) Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud’s Oct. 4-5 visit to Moscow ignited new speculation over Russia’s growing role in the Middle East: this time, in Yemen.

Russian role in yeman(if any) would be political rather then what we have seen in syria.
A best bail out for Saudi Arabia would be a safe exit (for face saving )after Russia initiates some paxe process/ dialouge.
Dont expect Russia to bomb hoothis (backed by Iran) for a New friend or weapon importer.
Cant agree with the article word by word.

 

[YeBeWarned]

Anyone can be friends depending upon geopolitical situation in region and personal interest .