Russian invasion of Ukraine scrambles Middle East diplomacy
Update from Moscow; US calls on regional allies for support against Russian attack on Ukraine; some facts on Russia.
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Top Biden administration officials are working the phones, seeking support from partners in the Middle East for tough US-led sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
In the Gulf, the US is also looking to oil producers for a boost in energy exports to mitigate the market disruptions as a consequence of the conflict.