In an ironic twist of fate, just days after the Russian Embassy warned Bosniaks about the fate of the United States (U.S.) allies, events on the other side of the world demonstrated what happens to those who rely on Russia.
Only about 15 days ago, the regime of Bashar al-Assad seemed stable, and Russia was proudly reaping the fruits of one of its greatest geopolitical successes in the 21st century. Russia had been the key defender of Assad’s regime and appeared to have complete control over the situation in Syria. Yet, the rebel offensive shattered this perception of Russian dominance within just 15 days.
Comfortably asserting its position as a global power, which Russia undoubtedly is, the Russian Embassy issued a veiled yet brutal warning to the Bosniaks.
“They, by playing on the phobias and fears of the Bosniak people, are pushing their political leaders not toward compromise with the representatives of Serbs and Croats, but toward a radicalized approach in the futile hope that Washington will provide total support. We saw how the U.S. operates in the case of Afghanistan,” the Russian Embassy wrote on December 4th.
In this message, the Russians compared Bosniak political leaders to the political leaders of Afghanistan, whose survival in power depended solely on external support. The underlying message to the Bosniaks – that without the U.S., they could face the same fate as the Afghan government – was nothing short of a threat, as well as a provocation aimed at the U.S.
It is true that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan led to the collapse of the government there, but only after the U.S. pulled out. On the other hand, the collapse of the regime supported by Russia occurred while Russia was still actively involved in the conflict, providing direct military assistance to the regime.
The statement by the Russian Embassy failed even a seven-day historical test. Following these developments, those relying on Russia across the globe, including the Balkans, now have the greatest cause for concern, Klix.ba writes.
