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D. Rigoulet-Roze: "The war in Ukraine is indicative of a proven rupture in US-Saudi relations"

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A Ukrainian soldier fires an ANLA anti-tank weapon during a joint forces operation exercise, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday, February 15, 2022. AP - Vadim Ghirda

By: Jean-Baptiste Marot Follow

This is one of the consequences of the aggression of Ukraine by Russia, a war started on February 24: the deterioration of ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

Two countries that were presented, until recently, as two unwavering allies in the Middle East.

What is this discord and what can be the repercussions?

Decryption with our midday guest, David Rigoulet-Roze, specialist in the Middle East, associate researcher at the French Institute for Analysis and Strategic Research, L'IRIS, editor-in-chief of the magazine Orient.

  • Ukraine

  • Russia

  • United States

  • Saudi Arabia