Russia since the time of Tsar Peter the Great, i.e. after defeating the Swedes at Poltava and after strengthening its influence in the falling First Republic, has become a permanent component of the European political order. She has actively participated in all key events, arrangements and solutions.
She led a series of wars: in coalitions or alone. It was besides connected with the continent by deep and comprehensive economical ties, e.g. England was already the world's largest recipient of Siberia's products, and above all by grain, but besides by Chinese products brought to London through Moscow merchants. It was, but will it inactive be? This can be doubted, especially in the context of the present war, which is at the western edge of the large Step, understood here in a geopolitical sense.
This conflict, like many another major categories, has a number of meanings. It can be read differently, both as to its course and the projected effects. It takes place on different levels and is to be classified as Russia's clash with the West. This war is so besides a rivalry of civilization, including religion. It can be said that it is simply a conflict for "death and life," or everything. Especially for Moscow. It seems that the Kremlin should have avoided specified an utmost solution, but took a risk. seemingly he had no another alternative. 1 can even wager that this is the deferred end of planet War II, erstwhile many thought that after the triumph over the 3rd Reich, between the victorious powers there must be a clash that is inevitable. However, the cold peace lasted long adequate to uncertainty the likelihood of a fresh key battle.
Yes, it is! The collapse of the russian Union, the expansion of China – it all shook the global balance so powerfully that the fight became a kind of necessity. This was achieved by a series of failed American expeditions, including an attack on the European state: Serbia. After all, who thought that the global situation was inactive under control was profoundly wrong. After all, the conflict began at the time erstwhile the first planet war ended in the East of Europe. It was the peace of Brest, ending the conflict of the Central States with Russia.
Recall the limits then set! It should be clear that this agreement was more of a ceasefire than a peaceful agreement. However, due to the coincidence of various events, there were only now circumstances for the final clash between Russia and the West. but that the second are presently led by Anglo-Saxons, not Germany. We have many differences, but we have many parallels. First of all, it is inactive the same conflict to regulation the European part of the Heart of Land.
Therefore, the alleged Ukrainian issues, the affairs of this country's existence, its prospects, etc. are insignificant. That's not the point. The destiny of Kiev, as a separate political unit, is not real here, and surely not the affairs of this nation. no of the key participants in the fight are that much of a concern. On this occasion, it should besides be added that our country does not exceed the weight of Ukraine by its global importance. Poles, as usual, feed on gigantic delusions. But let's go back from the details to the generals. However, the current planet situation is that Russia will besides win if this war does not lose. And that is possibly the reason why the Russians took this risk?!
Antoni Koniuszewski
Think Poland, No. 13-14 (26.03-2.04.2023)
