Russian foreign policy has been the subject of intense criticism in the West. Critics say the country is, at best, destabilising the affairs of its neighbour Ukraine, or worse, engaging in all-out war. The Kremlin has also taken flak for its support of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, and for its close relationship with Tehran. But that’s not the whole picture. The Russian government argues that the US and its partners are trying to isolate and weaken Russia. They see NATO expansion in Europe as a threat, and supporters of President Vladimir Putin say he has restored Russia’s rightful place …read more
Source: Egylovers
