There was an article that came out in December 2024 that really bothered me; it was Medvedev revealing his world view to the media. A kind of Freudian slip or something like that:
Medvedev on the sinking of the Russian cargo ship
I don't know if this is Russia's real policy toward Europe, but if it were, we would have cause for concern.
It's not because of the "Russians won't do anything," "they won't intervene" aspect—but because their worldview is too superficial. For them, somehow, "nuking all of Europe would save the world from the threat."
Medvedev is not far behind Putin, and he is, I believe, "among the core of trust"—I mean, Medvedev is an ally of Putin.
Anyway, I see that a vision of things such as this article reveals is simply outdated and damaging in the long run. It's more: if the Russians truly pursue a policy based on ideas that lead them to this kind of conclusion, they can
partner with the Chinese, develop Russia, build infrastructure, and develop a new currency—in reality, they are digging a new grave.
I had placed so much hope in Russia that when I read this article, I was a little shaken. I believe this article is important for objectivity, even if it doesn't make one happy.
I think it's very bad because we can instantly predict the future - and we see a Russia is doomed to failure. I mean, what do you want to build with such a mentality? The foundations are rotten from the start. All it takes is to stir up hatred of Europe and the whole edifice would start to shake.
Not to mention the disrespect shown to citizens by these politicians who still have the luxury of speaking out so harshly. Since that day, I've grown less and less fond of Russia, and I'm very disappointed. It's not because the guy allowed himself to say regrettable things—but because the depths of his thinking reveal overly simplified approaches to reality.
I'm not sure I should even follow the Russians. Strategically. For the sake of my sanity, I mean—that would amount to encouraging a guy who wants migrants to exterminate Europeans... The problem is, who's left?
On that note, I saw a post by Laura criticizing A. Dugin and explaining that his approach isn't enough. I have nothing against the Russians and I like them, but this is a question of objectivity, and there's only Lady Truth to follow here. I feel like running away when I read this text—and at the same time, there's a whole "Putin PR" aspect that comes back full fledge, pulling me in the other direction.
The orange clown is waay out of his league! And to think I voted for that guy - but then again, could hardly vote for the Camela! And Putin wasn't on the ballot (and probably unwise as a "write-in" as we struggle to exist in the new normal).
