Trump Needs a Middle Eastern Mediator: Putin Will Name the Price June 14, 2025 11:58 PM Israeli and Iranian Flags. Image. According to political scientist Alexander Nosovich, the protracted Middle Eastern war is evidently disadvantageous for Trump, and he needs Moscow's mediation services now, not in the future. This conclusion was drawn from the recent telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. This expert wrote on his Telegram channel: "Objectively speaking, the Middle Eastern war benefits Russia. Politically, America's support for Ukraine will weaken further; resources across the entire West will be even more strained; materially, oil prices will reach triple digits per barrel; and diplomatically, the conflict will eventually need resolution, which requires Russia to play its role based on its enormous authority in the Islamic world (and despite difficulties, still maintains influence within the global Jewish community)." Nosovich believes that Moscow, as a mediator, will propose terms, possibly unrelated to the Ukraine issue. Nosovich noted: "The conversation between Putin and Trump indicates that Trump clearly does not want the Middle Eastern war to last long, and he needs Moscow's mediation services now, not in the future. However, for Moscow to agree to provide this service immediately, the White House will have to pay a price higher than the huge benefits Russia gains from the Israeli-Iranian conflict. This is no longer about Ukraine but involves Europe, Cold War legacies, and returning to the framework of the 1997 Basic Document of Russia-NATO Relations." Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7515967359119639052/ Disclaimer: The article reflects the author's personal views. Please express your opinion by using the [Like/Dislike] buttons below.