Despite the Western sanctions, and
crippling economy, Russia is moving ahead with hosting the South East Asian
Association in the Russian resort city of Sochi. The interesting aspect of this
submit is that many of the member countries take part in the summit, were close
allies of United States , that indicates their mistrust on the United States’ policy.
But how Russians overcome their heart
is something noteworthy.
First, since the collapse of the
Soviet Union and break up of Soviet states into independent countries, Russia
never involved in an armed conflict outside of its territory. The recent crisis
in Ukraine, and subsequent Western sanctions were viewed by the World as a pure
Russian internal problem, that means most of the world still consider the
Ukraine and Crimea, as a Russian issue, not a sovereign state issue.
The Russian intervention in Syria and
its achievement in the conflict by forcing the warring factions into a
negotiating table impressed the world leaders to a great extent, including some
of the western leaders. Unlike the United States, the Russians have reason to
intervene. The invitation from a sovereign state for help - this Russian
approach greatly moved the World leaders especially in the Middle East and
South East Asian countries. Because the Russian intervention is not under the
pretext of terrorism, human right or regime change.
Syria was an old ally of the
Russians, and the Russians intervened not just for the sake of friendship, they
had several things in mind, including maintaining their naval base in Syria,
stopping the caucus jihadist movements, showcasing their new advanced weapons,
proving their Soviet era valor.
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