Eurasia Review published on 11 February 2022 an interview titled "Russia-Maghreb: What Future?" Kester Kenn Klomegah interviewed Chtatou Mohamed, International University of Rabat.
Mohamed concluded that the Maghreb is not a fundamental interest for Russia, but rather a source of economic and political opportunities. For their part, countries in the Maghreb are willing to take advantage of opportunities offered by Russia while remaining politically unaligned. There may be an emerging Russia-China alliance in the region.