“The myth created about bad Russia as the main threat made it possible to build rhetoric of mobilization and unification within the NATO bloc. And it worked well. But it is obvious that this trend is losing relevance and attractiveness for the layman and, importantly, for the US allies. Forcing them to pay money, to participate in joint affairs is already very difficult. Russian history needs to be updated, ”said the expert.
He also noted that the United States deliberately radicalizes this agenda, "because such an initiative, if passed, will guarantee them complete success."
“But, even if it does not pass, it will leave a wide media footprint. That is, the task here is to connect two objects - our country and terrorism. Nevertheless, there is certainly hope for a sharp reaction from Russia, ”Asafov concluded.
Earlier, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill recognizing Russia as a “sponsor of terrorism."
It is noted that the initiative "obliges the Secretary of State to determine whether the Russian Federation should be considered a country - the sponsor of terrorism."