Vladimir Putin's recent cancellation of the Arab summit highlights a significant decline in Russia's influence in the Middle East, a region where it once sought to assert its power. Initially planned as a platform for discussing security and energy relations, the summit's cancellation reflects the repercussions of the Ukraine war on Russia's international standing. This situation underscores how geopolitical dynamics are shifting, with leaders now looking towards other powers, such as the United States, for leadership and collaboration.