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International Relations: How Moscow is Looking for New Allies
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Russia is internationally considered to be largely isolated. But the Kremlin continues to maintain alliances with some economic powers – and tries to build a balance with the West with them.
In his speech to the State Duma in mid-February, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov appeared almost triumphant when he commented on his country’s international relations: „Attempts to isolate Russia have failed and our enemies must recognize it.”
Not long ago, Russia’s top diplomat returned from an extensive trip to Africa through many countries. Lavrov campaigned there to step up the partnership with Russia. It was not only during his visit to Eritrea that Lavrov questioned the dominance of the West over the African continent. „The formation of a multipolar world is an objective and unstoppable process,” Lavrov said. The collective West, the United States and NATO, which Lavrov believes are completely under their control, will try to reverse this process – to no avail.
Lavrov tirelessly urged African countries to free themselves from their former colonial masters. Lavrov said that the „crimes of the colonial powers” do not have a statute of limitations and „deny Western elites the right to claim moral leadership”. And also because their „colonial instincts” are still there.
Russia as an alternative to the former colonial powers
Russia is trying to present itself as an alternative pole to the West and to assert its claims of being a great power. This is how Gunter Meihold, deputy director of the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, assesses Russia’s courtship with African countries.
Last but not least, this is also a signal to its residents that Russia is not isolated internationally. „However, many African countries have made it clear that they condemn the breach of international law and do not give Russia a free pass,” Mayhold said.
Big plans for the BRICS countries
Russia’s special focus is on the BRICS countries, that is, the group of emerging economies, which, in addition to Russia, include China, India, Brazil and South Africa. Although the BRICS countries did not agree to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, they did not participate in the West’s sanctions either.
Moscow and Beijing would like to expand the group of BRICS countries, for example, to include countries such as Iran, Argentina or Algeria. Before his visit there, Lavrov said in an interview with RT Arabia that a formula must be found that reflects the interests of the candidate countries “through cooperation with the BRICS countries to apply the principles of justice and democracy in international politics and economic relations.”
The BRICS countries are in a political impasse
Lavrov rejoiced at breaking the monopoly of the United States as the world’s leading country. But some BRICS countries are not all enthusiastic about the club’s expansion plans. India, Brazil and South Africa fear their status will diminish. According to Maihold, the anti-Western orientation of the BRICS group, as promoted by Moscow and Beijing, would put the three countries in a bind.
The BRICS countries may also wish to maintain a clear link with Western countries. „This creates internal tension that is particularly difficult for India, Brazil and South Africa and forces them to take a certain maneuvering position,” says Maihold.
Maneuvering conscious and sometimes alarming signals to the West. Along with Russia and China, South Africa is currently conducting a joint naval exercise off the African coast. During his inaugural visit to newly elected Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula, Chancellor Olaf Schultz received a clear refusal when he requested arms supplies to Ukraine.
Instead, Lula made his country play mediator – a kind of peace club could be established with China. Beijing intends to present a peace initiative soon.
Russia’s friends remain wary
That leaves India, which has traditionally enjoyed a close partnership with Russia on energy, the economy and the military. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised relations with India at the Valdai International Discussion Forum last year: “We have not had complex problems with India, not once. We have always supported each other and I am sure this is how they will work out further in the future.”
Even if India was a significant buyer of Russian oil last year, Maihold points out that they do not see themselves in an alliance with Russia. Although India has intense military relations with Russia, on the other hand, it is interested in not getting caught between the fronts and maintaining an independent position.
A year after the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Moscow is looking for new strategic partners. Many of them are sitting between the chairs. Even if the Kremlin is not completely isolated, there is currently no widespread antithesis to the West.
Not completely isolated – International Relations of Russia
Stefan Luck, ARD Moscow, Feb. 22, 2023, 4:41 pm
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Conflict with China: Baerbock does not rule out the presence of a German frigate in the Taiwan Strait
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock does not rule out that it could be the frigate Baden-Württemberg It will also transit the Taiwan Strait on its next mission in the Pacific. The Green politician said during her visit to New Zealand that the route of the warship and supply ship would not be announced in advance. But she stressed that the „right of peaceful passage” also applies to the road Taiwan Progressing. “The same rules apply there as in all similar maritime areas in which our ships and other vessels sail.” The training mission of the two ships is carried out on this basis.
Frigate Baden-Württemberg and task force provider Frankfurt am Main They will begin a round-the-world journey next Tuesday, during which they will travel through the Panama Canal Pacific And then it also crosses the South China Sea. There was already a similar mission from August 2021 to February 2022. The frigate Bavaria It participated in maneuvers with its allies at the time, but avoided Taiwan.
Chinese threat of invasion
The Taiwan Strait can be crossed from China To be seen as a provocation. The People’s Republic claims the Democratic Republic of Taiwan as its own territory. The central government in Beijing is striving for „reunification” with the island, and has repeatedly threatened to invade it.
Despite Chinese threats, the United States, Great Britain, and France regularly maintain a military presence in the strait between Taiwan and China. Taiwan’s representative in Germany, Jhy-Wey Shieh, recently requested the frigate in an interview with the German News Agency (DPA). Baden-Württemberg You should follow this example. It was „disappointing” that this happened in the previous mission Bavaria He said that was not the case.
Meanwhile, Naval Inspector Jean-Christian Kack called for an order to purchase two more frigates for the Navy and warned of the risks of increased costs. “I think it is absolutely necessary for Germany to make this choice and order these two frigates. I agree with the Minister on this matter, because we must now invest in the fleet of the future so that we can continue to fulfill our tasks of protecting our ships. The Vice Admiral told the German news agency ( DPA: “People can guarantee this in the long run.”
Construction of the first F126 frigate began in December. A total of four new frigates are being financed, and there is an option for two more ships at a similar price. “Any delay or failure to use this option will lead to increased costs when ordering later,” Kak warned.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock does not rule out that it could be the frigate Baden-Württemberg It will also transit the Taiwan Strait on its next mission in the Pacific. The Green politician said during her visit to New Zealand that the route of the warship and supply ship would not be announced in advance. But she stressed that the „right of peaceful passage” also applies to the road Taiwan Progressing. “The same rules apply there as in all similar maritime areas in which our ships and other vessels sail.” The training mission of the two ships is carried out on this basis.
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Russia threatens „devastating retaliation”
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The Crimean Bridge near Kerch plays an important role in the logistics of Russian forces in Ukraine. Moscow expects Ukraine to launch an attack on Putin’s majestic palace in the coming days, and threatens the consequences.
Russia warned of a „devastating retaliatory strike” if Ukraine attacks Crimea or the Crimean Bridge with Western support. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in Moscow at a press conference: “I would like to once again warn Washington, London and Brussels that any aggressive actions against Crimea will not only be doomed to failure, but will also be met with a devastating retaliatory strike.” In the Russian capital.
In recent days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been observed using several ATACMS missiles against Crimea. Zakharova said: “According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, all the missiles launched were destroyed.” She expressed doubts that the government in Kiev was planning a major attack before or on May 9. On this day, Russia celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union over Germany in World War II.
Attacks on anti-aircraft systems
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that it had intercepted six ATACMS missiles over the Crimean Peninsula. However, independent media reported attacks on three military bases on the peninsula. The attacks were aimed at confronting Russian air defense systems.
The independent Internet portal Astra reported that a fire broke out during an attack on an anti-aircraft position near Simferopol. Djankoy Airport, where the helicopter regiment and anti-aircraft defense forces are based, also came under fire. According to Astra, four soldiers were injured in an attack on a military facility in the Chornomorsky region, northwest of the peninsula. The United States had announced that it would also deliver long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine as part of the new weapons package. In previous deliveries, its range was limited to 165 km.
The Crimean Bridge near Kerch, opened by Kremlin President Vladimir Putin in 2018, connects southern Russia to the peninsula that was annexed in violation of international law, and constitutes an important supply route for Russian associations in southern Ukraine. At the end of October 2022, an explosion stopped traffic on the bridge for several months. Marine drone and missile attacks later followed. Kiev has repeatedly stressed that it wants to liberate the peninsula.
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Russia uses 'meat grinder tactics’ in Ukraine. Criticism of the Ukrainian army leadership and Supreme Commander Zelensky is growing.
KIEV – “The situation on the front is very bad,” 19-year-old Margarita tells a reporter in Kiev Daily news. “I am completely dissatisfied with those responsible for this. No one is helping our boys there.” Ukraine war It is called in Ukraine As ironic as the “meat grinder tactic”: More than 1,000 Russian soldiers die every day, but the strategy is still effective. With Russia’s successes on the front, Ukrainians’ satisfaction with their government also began to decline Volodymyr Zelensky.
How is that Institute for the study of war ISW wrote in its report issued on May 2 that Russia has deployed between 50,000 and 70,000 soldiers and is preparing for the next attack. Meanwhile, Ukraine lacks soldiers and weapons.
Ukraine war: The situation on the front is bad – and trust in the media is diminishing
Ukrainian media also reflects that the situation on the front is not rosy for Ukraine. “No Reasonable Path to Victory,” is the headline Kyiv Post on Thursday, citing a US intelligence official. And even after that, the main article is no longer more positive – it talks, among other things, about the fact of discovering the activities of Russian intelligence in several European countries.
In the Independent Kyiv It concerns the possible case of Chasev Yar, reports of the terrible situation at the front, the poor mental health of soldiers and: The government advises Kiev residents not to visit churches on the upcoming Orthodox Easter on May 5 for security reasons.
Less money, same news: criticizing the media landscape changed by the war in Ukraine
All of these are indicators that the public mood in Ukraine has become increasingly critical. And also when it comes to the report itself: like this Daily news According to reports, more and more Ukrainians are dissatisfied with the state of press freedom, and more and more Ukrainians are obtaining information via Telegram channels or local media.
With the beginning of the major Russian offensive and war in Ukraine, six TV channels merged and have been broadcasting the same news ever since. Budgets have been reduced, and the measure has been maintained. Only a third of Ukrainians still trust TV news.
An intelligence officer talks about peace negotiations with Russia – criticism of Zelensky is growing
It is not helpful that Secret Service officer Vadim Sybitsky was giving an interview in the USA Reuters Reports said that Ukraine would have to enter into peace negotiations with Russia at some point. This, while at the same time President Zelensky is promoting peace talks in Switzerland Russia It was expressly excluded.
the Daily news He spoke to journalist and Zelensky critic Yuri Butusov, who said that the army command with Supreme Commander Zelensky had lulled people into a false sense of security for a long time and made wrong strategic decisions that the troops were no longer able to correct. (cat)
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