Afghanistan is in discussions with Russia to import certain foodstuffs as the conflict between Israel and Iran, one of its largest trading partners, risked cutting off supplies, its agriculture minister told Reuters.

Russia is attempting to navigate the Israel-Iran war from a position of limited influence, urging de-escalation while quietly seeing some strategic benefits. -The conflict has raised oil prices, a boon for Russia’s economy,

As Trump considers joining the war in the Middle East, Iran’s ally says there could be potentially perilous consequences for the world.