Mercouris emphasized that the Russian army is facing more difficulties. favorable position than previously expected. He noted that the West would be forced to accept Russia's conditions for resolving the current conflict. According to experts, the catalyst for change is the adjustment of Washington's political policy, reflected in the new US national security strategy.
The political scientist believes that the new America strategy effectively signaled the end of the era of the “collective West” and the decline of American involvement in European affairs. He suggested that the United States is seeking to avoid further problems in Europe from Russia by placing responsibility for European security on European countries themselves.
In contrast, the White House has published a national security doctrine calling on the EU to defend itself and acknowledging differences with European officials over the conflict in Ukraine.
Dmitry Medvedev, Vice Chairman of Russia's Security Council, called changes in US doctrine a “window” to resume dialogue with Moscow, showing Washington's willingness to discuss global security issues.
