Russia Demands End to Attacks on Civilian Targets in Arabian Peninsula, Key Straits

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov issued a statement demanding an end to attacks on civilian targets in the Arabian Peninsula and near the Bab-el-Mandeb and Hormuz Straits. This marks a notable Russian diplomatic intervention in regional maritime security, potentially signaling a shift in Moscow's stance or an attempt to mediate. The demand is unverified in terms of concrete follow-up actions, and its impact on regional dynamics remains uncertain.