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Will Russia provide the 'new Kissinger' for Iran-Israel diplomacy?

Moscow works back channels between Tehran and Jerusalem; hard-line Saudi stance toward Iran adheres to Wahhabi line favored by conservative clerics.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and President Vladimir Putin (R) flank Israel's Avigdor Liberman (C) at the unveiling of a monument commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, Netanya, Israel, June 25, 2012. — REUTERS/Jack Guez/

Moscow offers buffer between adversaries

On April 25-26, Russia’s National Security Council hosted intelligence and security officials from 118 countries for the ninth International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Sochi.

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