"When Vladimir Putin first announced he would host a Russia-Arab world summit, the Kremlin imagined the region's leaders flying to Moscow to discuss regional security and energy relations, with the Russian leader presiding. Announced in April and prepared for months, the summit had been scheduled for Wednesday, intended as a showcase of Moscow's enduring influence in the Middle East and proof it remains far from isolated despite western sanctions."
"Instead, on Monday, global attention turned to Egypt, where world leaders gathered for a Gaza peace summit with Russia notably absent. At Sharm el-Sheikh, Donald Trump joined Egypt's Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in welcoming heads of states from across the Middle East and Europe as they signed a long-awaited Gaza treaty, with leaders jostling to be photographed beside the US president."
Vladimir Putin announced a Russia-Arab world summit for regional security and energy talks, but the gathering was shelved after only a handful of leaders confirmed attendance. The summit had been scheduled for Wednesday after months of preparation and was presented as proof Moscow remained influential despite western sanctions. Global attention shifted to Egypt where world leaders convened at Sharm el-Sheikh for a Gaza peace summit, with Russia notably absent. Donald Trump and Egypt's Abdel Fatah al-Sisi welcomed leaders who signed a Gaza treaty. Analysts say the Ukraine war has reduced Russia's diplomatic role, and regional players increasingly look elsewhere for leadership.
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