Why do many Muslims consider Russia their friend?

[CCitizen]

@Tamerlane

In Iran? Realpolitik.

Also the Iranian government doesn’t particularly like Sunni jihadis anymore than Russia does.

That said, I sincerely doubt Russia is much beloved. Rather its an “alliance” of convenience.

I guess that is the main case. Another issue is that after Afghanistan 1979-'89 these states are afraid of Russia.

[CCitizen]

@Jophiel

Are we talking about the Iranian government or the people? From what I understand, there’s a significant pro-Western culture streak in the population even if the government doesn’t reflect it.

Perhaps many Iranians understand that their government has allies which are worse then enemies.

[AK84]

@Jophiel

Are we talking about the Iranian government or the people? From what I understand, there’s a significant pro-Western culture streak in the population even if the government doesn’t reflect it.

Rather a lot of wishful thinking, from what I have seen.