Russia is now actively building up client relations with the countries of the East. And in part, she succeeds – especially in terms of energy.
This Channel 24 said Professor and Director of the Institute for Foreign Policy Research Grigory Perepelitsa. He also noted that Russian oil exports even increased despite the sanctions.
Asian countries are benefiting and enjoying the position today. Therefore, in a certain context, they help out Russia, especially such large buyers as India or China. – explains the expert.
According to the researcher, it is impossible to create a complete energy blockade for Russia.
“But why does Russia make such sacrifices – it aims to achieve global dominance in the world”, says Grigory Perepelitsa.
To do this, they need to quarrel the US and Europe and disorganize the EU. For such “controlled chaos” the Russians use both energy methods and creating flows of refugees. he adds.
Grigory Perepelitsa explains that now they are trying to unite authoritarian states and lead this bloc, this is a very global goal in order to “oppose the West”.
Iran turned out to be Russia's ally in war against Ukraine
An Iranian manufacturer of auto parts signed an agreement with one of the Russian firms on the joint production of technological parts and equipment. It will be located on the territory of Russia.
Iran itself has been under the sanctions of the United States and Europe for many years and during this time has managed to adapt to them, creating some production within the country and establishing new ties with other sanctioned countries.
Previously, it was said that Iran allegedly handed over to Russia a certain number of drones that can be attack. The Iranian authorities deny this, and the United States is still extremely cautious with forecasts.