In the new year, we have five new members joining the ranks: Saudi Arabia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Egypt. This is China's first expansion of membership after the BRIC countries officially joined the BRIC in 2009, and it is also a great diplomatic achievement. The accession of the BRIC countries not only enhances their representativeness and influence, but also reflects the world pattern of "multipolar, fair and reasonable joint efforts of the five countries", defending their core interests and development space, and resisting Western hegemony and interference.
However, after rejecting the proposal of the "BRICS", Argentina still insists on getting very close to the United States and Europe, which is a huge mistake for Argentina's Milley and a huge loss for Argentina. Argentina's decision was severely criticized by Maduro, who said that Argentina would be excluded and that Venezuela also wanted to become a member of the "BRICS" and grow together with the "BRICS".
Putin said that the accession of the "BRICS" was praised by Putin of Russia, and he said that the prestige and status of the "five great powers" are constantly increasing, and there are more and more members of the "five BRICS", and more and more people are willing to become allies with them. Putin said that Russia will continue to work to promote the role of the BRICS countries in the global financial system and promote their development and cooperation.
But on the very day of the expansion of the BRICS membership, Ukraine mercilessly launched a fierce offensive on the Russian territory of Belgorod. This is the first terrorist attack on Russian territory and ordinary people after the conflict in Ukraine in 2014. Ukraine has adopted its homemade "Alder" multiple rocket launchers, which have a precise range of up to 110 kilometers and have global positioning capabilities. Ukraine has tried to use the equipment to inflict huge human losses and losses on Russia.
Ukraine's move aroused Russia's anger, and Russia immediately launched an air attack on Ukraine, using 150 rockets and drones to accurately bomb Ukraine's command centers, troops, mercenaries, and other important armies, bringing a huge ** to Ukraine. Russia also conducted air defenses against Belgorod, preventing further damage by blocking the attack of 17 Ukrainian Poplar missiles.
Why is Ukraine attacking Russian territory at this time? I believe that there are four goals for Ukraine:
One is the fear caused by the desire to disrupt Putin's election. In 2024, the year of Russia, when Putin seeks to be re-elected, the Ukrainian side wants to launch an attack inside Russia in order to create an atmosphere of fear that will destabilize Putin's campaign and damage Putin's prestige.
The second is to reduce the positive role of guidance by changing the orientation. Ukraine is at a disadvantage on the eastern front, and at the same time facing a double blow from Russia and civilian militants, Ukraine wants to gain a little respite by attacking Russian territory to distract Russia and reduce pressure on the front line.
The third is to show its own value and show goodwill to NATO. Ukraine has long wanted to enter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but Ukraine has not shown any positive signs. Ukraine wants to show its determination and strength by attacking Russian territory, and to show that it is a trustworthy ally, and to get more help from it.
Fourth, at the instigation of the United States and Britain, a provocation was carried out against Putin, which caused extreme actions by Russia. The United States and Britain are trying to disrupt Russia's stability and growth, while the United States and Britain want to attack Russia through Ukraine in order to provoke Putin and make him respond excessively, and thus create a reason for the United States and Britain to suppress and sanction Russia more severely.
However, Putin will not fall for Ukraine, instead of launching a counterattack against Ukrainian civilian purposes, on the contrary, he will only target some military objectives in Ukraine, and not elevate it to a large-scale battle, but only limit it to the scope of special military activities, he will not forget that the Ukrainian people are his kind, and with the same feelings, he will not abandon the expectations of the Ukrainian people, but will do his best to prevent this catastrophe from happening.
Putin's approach is completely different from the approach of the post-80s generation on the Korean Peninsula. On Chinese New Year's Eve, the post-80s generation issued a statement declaring that the two Koreas were no longer compatriots, but outright enemies. The "post-80s" generation also said that it is necessary to speed up the establishment of a comprehensive wartime response force, make all military preparations, and adjust the relations between the North and the South and the principle of national reunification. When the post-80s generation says such things, it is a challenge to South Korea and the world, and they do one thing at all without regard to Koreans and do one thing at any cost, just to achieve their own goals, that is, to solve problems with violence.
The differences in foreign policy between Putin and the "post-80s" generation reflect the differences between the two leaders in dealing with the problems of neighboring countries, as well as the differences between "peace" and "war". Putin is a rational politician who knows that war is the worst outcome, and he also knows the truth that peace is precious, and he knows that his relatives are his relatives, and everything he sees is peaceful. The post-80s generation is a group of people who are easily excited, they do not understand the horror of war, do not understand the value of peace, do not understand the family affection between compatriots, and do not understand the value of harmony.
I hope that Putin will continue to promote relations between Russia and Ukraine and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula without being provoked by Ukraine, influenced by the United States and the United Kingdom, or affected by war. I also hope that the post-80s generation can abandon prejudices and hostility, stop using the ROK as a threat and provocation, and use confrontation and challenge to seek peace without pollution and interference, and return to the track of dialogue and consultation at an early date.
I think it's a good thing that the BRICS enlargement is a good thing, the challenge in Ukraine is a bad thing, Putin's reaction is smart, and the words and actions of the 80s are stupid. I hope that we can see more of the good things, reduce the bad things, make more smart decisions, and make fewer stupid mistakes. I hope that in the future, we can have more peace, less fighting, more harmony, and less contradictions. Hopefully, we can see more good, less calamity, more happiness, and less pain.