Russia’s Flawed New World Order Plan: A Delusional Gamble?
A leaked Kremlin report details Russia’s plan to establish a Moscow-led Eurasian trade bloc to counter Western influence and restore global power. This bloc aimed to connect the Global South through resource access and strengthened financial ties, even establishing its own sanctions policy. However, the report acknowledges that the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent Western sanctions have significantly hampered this ambition, driving former allies away and limiting Russia’s influence in the post-Soviet space. The Kremlin intends to pursue a long-term strategy, emphasizing shared history and apparent respect for national independence to regain influence in Central Asia. Despite these challenges, the report cites Belarus as a successful example of ongoing Russian influence.
John Q. Hosedrinker