Middleast is very sophisticated than most people assume about them. Russia can create its own UN. that Veto at UN is overrated as there some others in that council that cannot resist pressure. Pakistan cannot buy energy from Iran while Russia built nuclear plant for Iran and with no limit passenger aviation flights. it takes decades to built credibility and culture strength.Russia without veto power would be Pakistan 2.0 in terms of its closeness to China. Their UN Veto power is the only thing protecting them from becoming North Korea. Nukes are only good for not getting nuked. Pakistan depended on China for years to thwart Western pressure. They can't, but if they could, removing the veto power of Russia would be an astronomical self-own for the West. Russia as an independent political player is better for the West. Just look at how many Chinese policies were disrupted in the Middle East and Africa because of Russia's powerplays to gain more political power.
“Surely our country has a long history of good and truly in-depth relations with Iraqi Kurds,” said Ambassador Kutrashev. “In this regard, we may recall that Mullah Mustafa Barzani and his comrades with their families enjoyed shelter and support from the USSR government.”
when Saudis imposed No Fly Zone over why do you think they allowed this planes twice in 2015.
do you think this can happen without Arabs.