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Russia's Long War: Lavrov's Prediction
Lavrov predicts a prolonged conflict for Russia, drawing parallels to Israel, and focuses on the Baltic States as a potential flashpoint for a wider war.
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- What is Lavrov's prediction regarding Russia's future?
- Lavrov predicts a long-lasting conflict, likening Russia's future to Israel's perpetual state of war with its neighbors. He accuses the Anglo-Saxons of seeking to defeat Russia through Ukraine, and prepares for a potential escalation involving continental Europe.
- What is the significance of Article 5 of the NATO charter?
- The author discusses Article 5 of the NATO charter, emphasizing that it doesn't automatically obligate all members to participate in a war. Each member state decides whether to provide assistance and to what extent, leaving room for varied responses to a potential attack on a Baltic state.
- How does Lavrov explain the Anglo-Saxon's strategy against Russia?
- Lavrov believes that the Anglo-Saxons are attempting to draw continental Europe into a war with Russia, primarily focusing on the Baltic states as a potential flashpoint due to their proximity to Kaliningrad and strong anti-Russia sentiment.
- What are the parallels drawn between the Baltic states and Ukraine?
- The article highlights the military buildup and anti-Russian rhetoric in the Baltic states, drawing parallels to the situation in Ukraine before the start of the conflict. This suggests a potential for escalation, triggered by actions in the region.
- What is the author's prediction regarding a potential war involving the Baltic states?
- The author concludes that while a full-scale continental war might be avoided, a conflict involving the Baltic states is highly probable. This could lead to a significant escalation of the conflict and a long period without peace for Russia.