There are several developments coming out of the Russian Federation: calls for a new European Security Plan, moving away for dollar denominated trading, persistent rejection of Iranian sanctions and preparing for military engagement on multiple fronts. Here are some articles detailing some of these recent developments.
Yahoo! News: Russia uses ambiguity to boost its power
Space War: ‘Too early’ to focus on Iran sanctions: Putin
Asia Times: Putin lays down the law for Clinton
RIA Novosti: Russia ready to abandon dollar in oil, gas trade with China
Space War: Russia to adopt first strike nuclear policy
Remember the U.S has several plans put into operation under Bush that are similar to this. Check out the 2002 Nuclear Policy Review and it’s discussion of “adaptive nuclear capabilities” or COMPLAN 8022, reported by Washington Post writer William Arkin.
Global Research: Russia Renews Call For Multipolar World, New European Security System
Russia is currently reaching out to the European community in a concerted effort to boost their prestige and friendlier relations without the assistance of the United States as an intermediary.
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