On November 27-28, the Primakov Reading Club International Forum of Experts and Scholars was successfully held in Moscow, with the participation of representatives of various countries. At the forum, Russian Deputy Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed his views on the future relations between the United States and Russia, which attracted wide attention from the United States and the international community.
Sergei Ryabkov believes that no matter who becomes the new American**, it is unlikely that the US policy towards Russia will change. He noted that in the current situation, the possibility of improving bilateral relations between the United States and Russia simply does not exist. On November 29, Sergei Ryabkov further said in an interview that the current rupture of US-Russian relations has reached the point where diplomatic relations may be severed.
However, Sergei Ryabkov also stressed that Russia will not make a decision to sever diplomatic relations lightly, but will depend on whether the United States makes the choice first. He said that if the United States and Russia finally break off diplomatic relations, it will definitely be due to the decision made by the United States first.
Regarding relations between Russia and NATO, Ryabkov said that at the moment the possibility of an armed conflict between the two sides cannot be ruled out. Earlier, NATO countries held a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, during which both US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said they would continue to firmly support Ukraine.
According to information, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe invited Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the meeting of foreign ministers, which caused a series of controversies. Some countries have said they will not attend if Lavrov attends. Despite this, Russia has already received requests from many countries for one-on-one talks with Lavrov on the sidelines of the conference. It is foreseeable that during the talks, Lavrov will certainly discuss the issue of the situation in Russia and Ukraine with representatives of many countries.
Sergei Ryabkov's statement sparked speculation about the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia. Tensions between the United States and Russia have persisted and have intensified in recent years. Especially since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the United States has imposed a series of sanctions and pressure measures on Russia, and Russia has also taken a tough response.
Although the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia is not an unexpected event, if it does happen, it will have a far-reaching impact on both sides and the global landscape. Historically, the severance of diplomatic relations, while uncommon, is not without precedent. For example, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961, and relations remain tense today. The severance of diplomatic relations means the complete interruption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and exchanges in many fields, including economic, political, and cultural, will be seriously affected.
However, there are a number of factors that need to be considered as to whether or not the severance of diplomatic relations will actually occur. First, the key question is whether tensions between the United States and Russia will continue to escalate and reach the point of severing diplomatic relations. Second, whether Russia is willing to take the initiative to sever diplomatic relations, or is forced to make such a choice. Finally, the impact and consequences of the severance of diplomatic relations on the two countries and the global landscape also require in-depth analysis and assessment.
At present, the situation in US-Russian relations does not allow for optimism. Since the end of the 20th century, US-Russian relations have experienced many twists and turns. After the end of the Cold War, there was a brief period of cooperation between the two sides, but then they gradually fell into a state of confrontation and hostility. In particular, the Ukraine crisis and a series of other disputes have made the contradictions between the United States and Russia more acute.
Against this background, whoever becomes the new US ** is unlikely to change the current US policy towards Russia. This is because the United States sees Russia as a strategic competitor, and there is a strong domestic hostility towards Russia. Therefore, it may be difficult to avoid confrontation in Sino-US relations for some time to come.
However, it will not be easy to achieve an improvement in US-Russian relations. First, the conflict of interests between the two sides in Ukraine, Syria and other places remains. Second, the issue of mutual trust and strategic miscalculation between the two countries has not been resolved. On top of that, the nuclear issue between the two countries and competition in the field of emerging technologies have also increased tensions between the two countries.
In the current situation, Russia does not rule out the possibility of severing diplomatic relations with the United States. However, severing diplomatic relations is not an ideal option for any country, and it will have serious economic, political, security and other aspects. Therefore, both the United States, Russia, and other countries should remain calm and seek solutions through dialogue and cooperation.
To sum up, although the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia is not an unexpected event, its potential impact and consequences still arouse people's attention and concern. At present, US-Russian relations are facing tremendous challenges and difficulties, and the contradictions and disputes between the two sides are becoming more and more intense. In this case, the possibility of severing diplomatic relations cannot be completely ruled out.
However, severing diplomatic relations is not the best option to solve the problem. Both the United States and Russia should remain calm and rational and resolve differences and contradictions through dialogue and cooperation. Only through mutual respect and cooperation can we achieve win-win and common development for both sides. As global powers, the United States and Russia should shoulder their responsibilities and make positive contributions to maintaining international and regional peace and stability.
At the same time, as individuals, we should also strengthen our understanding and attention to international affairs. Only by having a better understanding of the international situation and the positions of individual countries can we better grasp and respond to changes and challenges. At the same time, we should also remain calm and rational, not be swayed by the propaganda and prejudices of the world, and look at and analyze problems with an objective and fair attitude.
On the road ahead, we hope that the United States and Russia can find a way to coexist peacefully, resolve differences through dialogue and cooperation, and promote the improvement of bilateral relations. The goal of long-term stability and lasting peace can be achieved only through mutual respect and cooperation.