Middle East on Brink of Major War, Warns Russia

Russia has issued a stark warning that the Middle East is on the brink of a major war, citing actions by key players that are escalating tensions. The Russian foreign ministry blamed the United States for trying to monopolize the political settlement process in the region.

Russia issued a severe warning on Wednesday about the escalating danger of a major war in the Middle East, as key stakeholders raise the stakes.

Andrei Nastasin, deputy spokesman for the Russian foreign ministry, stated, ''The region is currently balancing on the brink of a global conflict. The parties continue to raise the stakes.''

Russia attributed the deteriorating situation to the United States' ''manic desire'' to monopolize the political settlement process in the Middle East.