A Historic Meeting: Presidents Tebboune, Putin Forge Strong Ties, Ignite Fire of Rage within Makhzen
BY/ Hana Saada
ALGIERS- The recent meeting between Algerian President Tebboune and Russian President Putin in the Kremlin has sent shockwaves through the Makhzen, stirring up anger and resentment. The signing of a deep strategic partnership agreement between Algeria and Russia has left the corridors of power in the Alaoui palace trembling, as they unleash a barrage of criticism and attempt to downplay the significance of this historic event.
A Landmark Summit
Despite efforts by detractors to dismiss the significance of the meeting, it cannot be denied that the Algeria-Russia summit captured the attention of the global media. From the moment the leaders arrived in Moscow, every move and statement made during the summit were closely monitored and analyzed. This meeting had the potential to reshape not only the relationship between Algeria and Russia but also to influence the dynamics between Russia, Africa, and the Arab world, with Algeria emerging as a key player in regional affairs.
Algeria’s Growing Influence
Algeria’s diplomatic outreach has allowed it to establish relationships and friendships with major countries around the world, earning recognition and respect on the international stage. President Putin’s approval of Algeria as a mediator in the Ukrainian crisis further underscores the growing influence of Algeria in global affairs. The Makhzen’s attempts to belittle Algeria’s achievements and downplay President Tebboune’s leadership only reveal their frustration and fear of Algeria’s rising prominence.
A Critical Neighbor
In contrast to Algeria’s diplomatic successes, its neighbor, Morocco, has taken a different approach. Rather than pursuing strategic partnerships and international alliances, Morocco has sought to make concessions and compromises in exchange for favors from external powers, particularly the Zionist entity. The Makhzen’s attempts to mislead the Moroccan people and divert attention from the Algeria-Russia summit are indicative of their own diplomatic shortcomings. The pursuit of false normalization at the expense of national interests only serves to undermine Morocco’s credibility and compromise its long-term goals.
The historic meeting between President Tebboune and President Putin in the Kremlin has ignited a fire of rage within the Makhzen. Despite their efforts to downplay the significance of the event, the truth remains evident. Algeria’s growing influence and strategic partnerships position it as a key player in regional and global affairs. Meanwhile, Morocco’s misguided approach to diplomacy exposes its vulnerabilities and compromises its national interests. As the dust settles, it is clear that the Algeria-Russia summit has set a new course for relations and has the potential to reshape the geopolitical landscape in Africa and the Arab world.
