Putin Has a Problem: His So-Called Allies Won’t Help Fight in Ukraine

With Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin Has attempted to portray himself as a God complex. Comparing himself to Peter the GreatHe is a well-known imperialist and has tried to convince non-westerners that he will bring the country. “multipolarity” back. The despite using fake pretenses to invade Ukraine Russian autocrat he directed most of his warring rhetoric towards Western governments.

To unite the multipolar world and end American hegemony, Russian President Has attempted to form a group of countries that will fight the West. These ambitions were not realized, and the people he believed to be allies have not supported the war in the way he hoped.

In the beginning stages of the war, Putin tried to convince CTSO member countries such as Kazakhstan. Belarus to send troops to join the invasion. As Russian media paints the war as Moscow’s coalition versus NATO, this was a call to action towards their allies to intervene.

Central Asia

President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, who was backed by Moscow to crush internal dissidence has become one of the Kremlin’s biggest Criticism So far. Refuse Send troops to Russia to aid the a href=”https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-17/putin-says-russia-can-survive-sanctions-crows-west-suffers-more”>humiliating Tokayev in front at the Saint Petersburg economic forum. He is now looking to China Turkey Almaty and Moscow will be its future economic and security partners. Likewise, other Central Asian nations under Russia’s sphere have not lifted a finger to help during the war.

Syria

Despite the fact that a href=”https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-recognizes-independence-sovereignty-donetsk-luhansk-state-news-agency-2022-06-29/”>recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the faux referendums, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has not militarily supported Russia. Quite the opposite has taken place, as Russia has become extremely weakened to where they’ve gradually Retracted Their top officers in Syria, Ukraine, and elsewhere. air defense systems Assad must fight against Turkey and Israel.

Original Reports The idea of Syrian volunteers being sent into Ukraine last spring failed, as Damascus would require the manpower more than ever since the Turkish military has ahref=”https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkish-forces-nearly-ready-syria-ground-operation-officials-2022-11-28/”>threatened A renewed military operation in case peace talks are canceled. If Putin’s regime falls, Assad would be one of the first to feel the effects of it.

Armenia

Once dependent on Russia for its security due to being geographically sandwiched in between hostile nations and isolated from the west, Yerevan’s Relations Moscow was at an all time low. Since the Velvet Revolution While the pro-Russian parties were replaced by a more western-friendly one, the Kremlin barely lifted a finger for Armenia when it was most needed.

Three years ago, Azerbaijan has been a heavily Turkish-backed country.https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-01-23/armenia-azerbaijan-tensions-high-again-nagorno-karabakh”>everlasting Conflict Armenia Russia has yet to respond even though Armenia activated CTSO Articles. The country has been slowly adjusting to this. Take a look at other options With protests and calls for the expulsion of Russian forces from the country in order to allow an EU-led multinational peacekeeping force.

India

India and Russia have been close friends for hundreds years. But, New Delhi did not provide military support for Ukraine. Instead, it took advantage of ahref=”https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-continue-buying-cheap-russian-oil-discount-be-finalised-source-2022-05-25/”>discounted Oil. Usually siding with Russia as they’ve been a historical counterbalance to China’s incursions on India’s borders, Putin’s military endeavor has weakened his state to where it is now a Client Russia

New Delhi is now in a difficult spot due to Beijing’s influence in Moscow. India’s PM Modi “now is not an era for war” While they abstain from several UN Resolutions, they expressed dismay at conflict.

China

Usurping Russia in economic progression and growing its military past Moscow’s might, Putin has relied on monetary assistance from the CCP to keep his economy afloat in the war. China has not provided military support to Moscow in this war so far.

Signaling disappointment about potential use Nuclear weapons China has quietly pulled out of support for Russia. Current ahref=”https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-population-shrinks-first-time-since-1961-2023-01-17/”>demographic crisis, Economic decline The future and the present Standoff China is refusing to recognize Taiwan’s annexation and will instead focus on their internal problems.

Serbia

Russia and Serbia have always had a close relationship. The Russian Empire helped Serbia to gain independence from the Ottomans. However, relations between the two countries are now at crossroads. Many Serbian citizens are aware of this. Support Russia, especially the far-right and more religiously orthodox, is currently at odds with Serbia’s government.

The Wagner Group has recruited heavily in Serbia. This has created a negative impression of Serbia that the government is fed up with. PM Vucic recently Demanded The Wagner mercenaries have left Serbia, and the government has sent generators into Ukraine. They have Refused to recognize Russia’s annexations as it affects the fate of Kosovo, which Belgrade is still interested in governing again one day.

Iran

Iran is today one of the most rogue regimes. It has also been one of Russia’s biggest supporters of military technology. Sending The Shahed drones, and possibly ballistic missiles. Although this may seem like Iran is providing support, Refused to recognize Russia’s annexations and stated they will not anytime in the future.

Handling different a href=”https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/iransource/the-balkanization-of-iran-is-a-fantasy-heres-why/”>separatist MovementsIran is not in a position to recognize illegal land grabs. Their military support is only to combat test their weaponry towards an army of conventional soldiers as a Potential The possibility of war with Israel or the U.S. appears imminent.

North Korea

The pseudo proxy states of North Korea were supported by the hermit Kingdom of North Korea. Donbas And has quietly sent Shells to help Russia’s stagnant war effort. Their support is insignificant as Russia remains isolated from the international community, despite having one of the most deplorable economies on the planet.

Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus’ dictator, was privy to Russian military operations throughout the invasion. Allowing the Kremlin to use his country as a launching padTens of thousands RF poured into Ukraine from Belarusian borders. Lukashenko is wary of formal intervention despite the logistical support.

Understanding the ahref=”https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/12/will-belarus-get-dragged-into-the-war-in-ukraine/”>possibility Lukashenko’s popularity among his people is very low, so he has tried to sell himself time with Russia by avoiding a civil uprising or military rebellion if Belarus joins the war. He has instead placated his bases to allow the Russian military into his home. launch Ukraine was hit with missiles. If Putin’s regime falls, Lukashenko knows he would be the next domino in the house of cards to fall.

What is the Next Step for Putin in Ukraine 

Putin’s grandeur of personal ego and the support he envisioned has gone the complete opposite of what he expected. He is afraid to stop war because of his circling with a>=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/24/yevgeny-prigozhin-the-hotdog-seller-who-rose-to-the-top-of-putin-war-machine-wagner-group”>hardliners That could move in on him. The multipolar world order the false Tsar wanted has turned into a coalition merely of the unwilling.

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