Russia to Iran: “Not Our War, Comrade”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov just made it crystal clear: the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict is “not our war” — and Russia has neither the interest nor the ability to stop it.
In a state-TV interview today (March 5, 2026), Peskov stated bluntly: “We’re not capable of stopping this war. It can be stopped by whoever started it.”
Translation: After years of arms deals, drone technology exchanges, and “axis of resistance” rhetoric, Russia is stepping back. Moscow is focused on its own war in Ukraine and wants to avoid a wider conflict that could disrupt oil markets or invite fresh sanctions.
Visegrád 24 captured the mood perfectly: Russia has once again shown its alliances are worthless when real shooting starts.
The replies online tell the same story — widespread mockery:
– “Fair-weather friendship at its finest”
– “The Russia-China-Iran axis cracks wider every day”
– “Worst ally in geopolitics, hands down”
Bottom line: When Iran needed backup, Moscow shrugged and said, “Good luck — this one’s on you.” The so-called strategic partnership looks more like a one-way street.
The war is good for Russia. It ties down American war effort and squeezes arms supplies to Ukraine. By the time the middle east war is over, there will be little to pass on to Ukraine.
So the longer the war lasts in the middle east, the better for Russia.