They are totally opposite of what you describing them what they should do. Putin is too legalistic and slow in moving in right direction. Several weeks ago i mentioned that Iran relations with Gulf Monarchies will depend how effectively it can help Afghanistan. Now this Arab directly asking Afghan how they are doing in trade. I came to know about these things because Russia keep repeating this North-South Corridor and i researched it. I think Gulf Monarchies want to see Afghanistan preeminent Power and in addition they want to see fundamental changes inside Russia aka Clean up Society. Thats the reason Russia Duma Speaker got that reception in Saudi and he made some statements that i dont want to post. Culture and Mindset way more important than language.
I got laugh when Pompeo mentioned Africa interms of Russia and China but not a word about Gulf Arabs as nothing can succeed there if they start opposing.