Arab League Chief: Russia Cannot Be Defeated in Ukraine, Reflects on Global Power Dynamics
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News18•31-01-2026, 08:15
Arab League Chief: Russia Cannot Be Defeated in Ukraine, Reflects on Global Power Dynamics
- •Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stated that Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine, emphasizing its strengthening position.
- •He drew parallels with the Cold War, noting major powers avoided nuclear conflict, and compared Russia's current situation to its defeat in Afghanistan due to distance.
- •Aboul Gheit highlighted the US strategy to separate Russia from China and recalled Russia's past interest in joining NATO in the 1990s.
- •Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin explored cooperation with NATO, even signaling interest in membership, but later opposed eastward expansion.
- •Russia joined NATO's "Partnership for Peace" in 1994, hoping for membership or an alternative, but formally opposed further enlargement by 1995.
Why It Matters: Arab League chief asserts Russia's invincibility in Ukraine, citing historical power dynamics and past NATO engagements.
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