Russian Model

Whatever the goal was of those who ordered the poisoning of a former double agent and his daughter in an English city, one thing they failed to achieve: the isolation of Great Britain. Together, heads of state and governments of the main powers of the West, the United States of America, Germany, France, and Britain held Russia accountable for the attack.

This cohesion is important, necessary and, unfortunately, is no longer entirely self - conscious. But in such a situation London should be able to rely on its partners. And she can do it!
Since the joint reaction of the four is so severe, it has to do with the work itself:” The use of a type's nerve war force, as developed in Russia, represents the first offensive use of such nervous poison in Europe since the end of World War II.” This is unprecedented. On the other hand, it has to do with the Russian reaction; it produces sarcasm, malice, denial, cynicism. All of this has been shown to Moscow elsewhere - after the military invasion of Crime and aggression in eastern Ukraine; after attacks on hospitals in Syria; after blending into the American election campaign. Always the Russian leadership has rejected as Western propaganda what could not be denied.

It is obvious that President Putin believes he can achieve Russia's “recovery” only in rivalry with the West and its institutions. It may well be expected of the Russian people and reach the desired effect. Nationalism will also be lubricant for extending Putin's rule as Russian president. This should be taken as given. But what must not be accepted are the machines to destabilise Western states and their societies.

It was an illusion to believe that Russia would (want) to become like <x0 minus” after the end of the Cold War. Obviously that's not the case. Under Putin, Russia has decided to regain the lost status of the world power with imposing behavior and aggression. And through intimidation and brutal behavior towards all those whom the Kremlin proclaims opponents inside and abroad.

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