Russia's Strategy: 'What's Looming in Ukraine Is more Threatening than Georgia'

In an interview, Kremlin-aligned political strategist Vyacheslav Nikonov argues that the recent war in South Ossetia and bickering over Ukraine doesn't mean Moscow is steering into a confrontation course. But if Kiev entered NATO, he says it would spell the end of Russian cooperation with the West. Full Story »

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by James Canning - Oct. 16, 2008

This interview sets out very clearly why John McCain's call for Ukraine to become part of Nato is so dangerous. Obama should also pay attention. Russia does not seek confrontation with "the West" and in fact sees itself as part of the West. Nonetheless, Russia will look after its national security concerns.

Ukraine should be a potential member of the European Union within the next ten years, but any thought of becoming a member of Nato should be ... More »

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by Peter Barnett - Oct. 16, 2008

The interviewers ask some probing questions and challenge the answers. The result is a Russian perspective of its intention in the Caucuses and specifically the Ukraine.

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