Multifaceted relations with Moscow have forced many Muslim countries to adopt a neutral position on the conflict (Shutterstock).

OIC Economies

Muslim countries maintain awkward neutrality over the Russo-Ukrainian War 


While Western countries have imposed sanctions on Russia, a Malaysian research institution calls for leniency and other Muslim countries have adopted an uneasy neutrality.

 

Selangor, Malaysia; Dhaka and Dubai: The Russian invasion of neighbour Ukraine has triggered a political divide on global response with Western nations imposing sanctions while many Muslim countries, governments and businesses adopting a strained neutrality towards the world superpower.

 

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Ushar Daniele, Raihana Sayeeda Kamal, Heba Hashem