And there was a pervasive sense that somewhere, “σκάλωσαν””over the relations between Greece-Russia, Vladimir Putin made a quite impressive “come back”, with yesterday’s…
visit, having by his side a remarkable staff. The presence of Lavrov is indicative of the intentions of the Russian president.
Of course, the occasion for the visit was the year of Greece and Russia, but the specific time should not be considered to be random, as the Russian fox (probably not a bear), it seems to leave nothing to chance.
Of course, the visits are planned well in advance, but there may perhaps be considered a coincidence that the visit of Putin comes after the final “retreat” ” on “negotiations” with lenders and the final signature for massive privatisations in key sectors.
So, after the final capitulation of Greece to the euro-dictatorship, which paved the way for the sale of public property, the Vladimir came to get his share. It is certain that he doesn’t want to “τσουγκÏίζει” more with Europe, as well as, despite the sanctions, Russia still has major economic interests in the continent, but also for geopolitical reasons. So, with the visit this time accomplishes two main objectives: on the one hand, it avoids giving the impression that it wants to attract the Greece away from the European vise, on the other hand, opens the way to Russian companies for gold business in the colony’s debt, which now is offered for very high yields with very low cost.
All that about Orthodoxy, the traditional Greek-Russian relations, etc.e., it is the necessary smokescreen in these cases. The well-known statements that need to be done in front of the cameras for the show and for the ceremonial, due to and year-to-Greece-Russia. Besides, it’s not a coincidence that the first of the statements of the Greek officials, Putin gave special attention to economic cooperation.
A third reason for the timing of the visit Putin, has to do possibly with the rapid deterioration of relations between Russia and Turkey. A deterioration, which at the same time enhances the geopolitical importance of Greece for Russia.
Russia is obliged to bypass the plans for the pipeline Turkish Stream passing from the Greek-Turkish border and to revive the possibility of building a new South Stream, which will include mandatory and Bulgaria. Maybe it’s not so difficult, since the Bulgarians showed to be strongly dissatisfied with the cancellation of the South Stream, which seems to had been undermined by the European finger. A possible improvement of EU-Russia relations and the limitation of sanctions, would help in this direction and would enhance even more the geopolitical role of Greece, as it would make it a particularly important energy pass.
In addition, the debate about a possible Russian base in the Aegean should not be considered unrealistic at the present juncture. Would solve basically the hands of the Russians, as it would have much easier access to the If. The mediterranean sea and mainly in Syria. In addition, it will “lock” once and for all the Turkey, since in combination with their presence in the Black Sea, Cyprus and Syria, the noose around her will be tightened even more.
It goes without saying that Greece, in this case, I came out a winner, since the permanent Russian presence in the Aegean sea would work as a deterrent against the Turkish provocations and the possibility of a “hot” episode, which could take unforeseen dimensions due to the θεÏμοκÎφαλου Erdogan.
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The “return†of Putin in Greece – Why now?
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