Putin is using the Houthis to distract attention from Ukraine. — ISW

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that Russia plans to transfer weapons to the Houthis in Yemen, a move that experts say is evidence of Russian President Putin's desire to pressure the West and his growing dependence on Iran.

Russia's willingness to support the Houthis points to its growing military partnership with Iran and its dependence on it for precision weapons and components.

According to information ISWRussia had planned to deliver missiles and weapons to the Houthis in July 2024, but backed down after diplomatic efforts by the US and Saudi Arabia.

Sources claim that at least three Russian military personnel visited Yemen in late July 2024 for consultations with the Houthis. The exercises were later cancelled.

ISW experts believe that Russia views arming the Houthis as a response to the lifting of restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons to strike Russia. On June 6, 2024, Putin announced the possibility of launching symmetrical strikes against the West.

Plans to support the Houthis, according to analysts, are aimed at forcing the West to abandon support for Ukraine due to fears of confrontation with Russia.

ISW notes that using Iran for confrontation with the West could complicate Russia's relations with other countries.

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