Portnikov on the expansion of the Kremlin in the post-Soviet space – World

Portnikov warns that if the Russian Federation strengthens, Ukraine may disappear, and the countries of Central Europe will be completely changed

Russia is trying to strengthen its influence not only on Ukraine, but also on all countries of the post-Soviet space, as well as to increase pressure on Central Europe.

This opinion was expressed by Ukrainian journalist Vitaly Portnikov, “Espresso” reports.

He urged to understand that the Russian Federation – it is “not a stupid, imperfect countrywhich is incapable of anything, economically falling and unable to respond militarily.” On the contrary, this “one of the most powerful empires of the 18th and 20th centuries.”

“Russia was the former geopolitical hegemon of Europe, which was ousted only as a result of the Cold War and the long-term weakening of its economic and political potential,” Portnikov recalled.

According to the journalist, we are now entering an era…