In recent weeks, Russia has been showing greater interest in Lebanese affairs, specifically when it comes to breaking the political deadlock between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri. What is Russia's game plan for Lebanon?
Several meetings between Aoun and Hariri have ended in failure, with Hariri denouncing the president’s attempts to stall the Cabinet formation process. The two leaders appear divided on whether one-third of the next Cabinet should be under control of the president; this could give Aoun and his allies greater control over the next presidential elections in 2022.
