Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East MOSCOW, March 26. /TASS/. Russia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and notes that, for now, what we’re seeing is the worst-case scenario, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told Vesti. TASS has compiled the key statements from the Kremlin spokesman. The development of the conflict in the Middle East - Russia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East: "We are watching