presence of Russia in the Middle East Under Putin(The revival of Russian influence in the former communist countries)

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union، until the rise of Putin''s in the Russia، Because in the West-centric approach in the foreign policy، the West Asia and North Africa in foreign policy of this country have، no place. Putin on the rise، Russia''s renewed interest in the this regions. In the course of its efforts to participate in this strategic area، because of implications for the revival of Russia as a superpower that can compete with America with the goal of establishing a permanent presence and take a role in regional developments، sale weapons and military equipment to the region، Fear from the spread of terrorism and extremism from West Asia and North Africa to Muslim south areas If neglect this area، and Finally the trade of goods and services in these countries. In this period، Russia attempted In addition to expanding relations with Turkey، Iran and Saudi Arabia in countries such as Egypt، Yemen، Iraq، Syria، Palestine and Israel as the sphere of influence of USSR، be present. the purpose of this study، is examining of foreign policy of Russia in this period.