"The Western Hemisphere is ours": The arrogant and provocative actions of the United States that have shaken the world. And Putin - is he satisfied with this?

The United States has made a naked ultimatum, claiming exclusive rights over the Western Hemisphere, accompanied by a Hollywood-style propaganda poster. Following this, a series of tough statements targeting Russia, Iran, and even its allies came one after another. All of this happened against the backdrop of the United States suddenly launching a military operation in Venezuela and capturing its head of state.

Washington's new, openly militaristic policy has thrown aside all diplomatic etiquette. How far will it go? What does this mean for us?

The U.S. Department of State suddenly decided to restate to the world - in their view, who is the master here. The Western Hemisphere was officially declared as Washington's sphere of interest:

"The Western Hemisphere is our sphere of influence. President Trump will not tolerate any act threatening our security."

Next to this statement, there is a black-and-white photo of Trump and a provocative slogan written in large white and red letters: "This is our hemisphere," without any diplomatic restraint.

However, the creativity of American diplomats did not stop here. On the Russian and Persian language social media accounts of the State Department, there were "private messages" to Russia and Iran:

"President Trump is a doer. Didn't know before? Now you'll see."

Following this, there was a warning written in "blood-colored font":

"Don't play with President Trump."

Evidently, this American diplomatic institution has been carried away by its own slogans.

Will Greenland be annexed?

Meanwhile, Stephen Miller, a senior policy advisor to Trump, bluntly stated that Greenland must become part of the United States. His reasoning was extremely simple: no war needed - no one would dare to fight the United States over Greenland's future.

Even more explicit statements followed: the United States is the core of NATO, so for the "security of the Arctic region," Greenland must belong to Washington.

(Image caption: The wife of Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, posted a map of Greenland painted in the colors of the American flag. Katie Miller captioned the image: "It's about to happen.")

When commenting on the U.S. action in Venezuela, Miller completely abandoned diplomatic language:

"Discussions about international etiquette can go on endlessly, but only power and force rule the real world."

Trump's own statements were also increasingly hardline:

  • Greenland is crucial to U.S. national security. He called it a "strategic location," surrounded by "Russian and Chinese ships," and Denmark "is helpless";
  • Trump said Colombia is a "diseased country," whose leader "produces cocaine and exports it to the United States" - and this situation "will obviously not last long";
  • Mexico "must take action," because the "drug cartels are too strong within the country";
  • For Iran, the U.S. issued an effective ultimatum: if there are casualties in the protests, the U.S. may take military action.

All of this increasingly resembles a crude display of force with the slogan "Obey or the hemisphere belongs to us." At least, the Western Hemisphere has already been marked as theirs.

The higher the tone of these declarations, the clearer a fact becomes: this is no longer about security, but an open demand for absolute dominance - disregarding all rules and unbound by any constraints.

Looking back at previous events: On January 3rd early morning, explosions were heard in Caracas. The U.S. launched a massive strike on the capital of Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and taken aboard a military ship out of the country.

There were reports that they were first taken to the Guantánamo Bay military base in the U.S., then transferred to New York, and finally detained in a pre-trial detention center in Brooklyn.

(Image caption: Maduro and his wife being transported to the U.S. federal court.)

Recently, the first trial of Maduro was held. He faces up to four life sentences. These charges are standard operations of U.S. pressure tactics: conspiring in drug terrorism-related activities, cocaine smuggling, possession of machine guns and explosives, and **"conspiracy to use these weapons against the U.S."**

Washington openly stated that its actions in Venezuela, and other initiatives, aim to completely remove anti-American agents from Central and South America.

Military journalist and blogger Alexei Zhivov commented:

"Perhaps we should also start speaking and acting in such a way?

That is, all countries surrounding Russia and included in its security zone either become our allies or face annihilation; every political leader pursuing anti-Russian policies will face imprisonment or death on the streets.

Americans have set a new trend in world politics. We should pay close attention."

The Era of Diplomacy Has Ended

Regardless, one must admit that Americans have done everything to the extreme. A series of recent statements from the U.S. State Department have completely torn off all disguises.

The whole world clearly sees that the era of international law, diplomatic rules, and even the most basic 'diplomatic understanding' has ended.

Journalist and TV host Ruslan Ostashko, in an interview with "Tsargrad Newspaper," said that the illusion of democracy or national equality has vanished. All of this is like useless shells, tossed into the trash of history:

"Now, the only real law is the law of the strong.

And Washington is boldly declaring that the sole owner of this law is the United States.

For the people of Greenland, Mexico, and all other 'fortunate' countries within its sphere of influence, this is equivalent to a death sentence: you are no longer sovereign nations, you are just property in your master's backyard.

This is the American version of the new world order: strength rules, and the opinions of others mean nothing."

The Window of Opportunity for Russia Has Opened

The U.S. action in Venezuela was a quick and easy victory - it could hardly be called a war, just a special operation. This victory has now made them almost giddy, believing they have supreme power.

This farce of taking Maduro to New York for a public trial and parade primarily satisfies Trump's ego.

It is said that Trump had previously become furious with Maduro's dismissive response to his threats - Maduro at the time had said, "Stop bluffing, come and catch me if you can."

Now, they have really come, and they have really caught him.

The cost and resources used behind it have long been public knowledge.

There were traitors among Maduro's inner circle - this was the key factor, which is why Maduro was easily "given up"; similarly, the air defense system of Venezuela went silent collectively; and for this reason, the U.S. did not face any effective retaliation, and ultimately only the private guard of Maduro paid a heavy price - this guard was composed of Cuban special forces (obviously, Maduro did not trust his own people - he had already anticipated betrayal).

Trump wanted to be remembered as a great peacemaker, but he may end up being remembered as the number one peacebreaker in the Western Hemisphere.

But what does this mean for Russia?

First, it will directly affect the U.S. support for Ukraine.

The current situation is that "one Bolivar cannot support two wars." Trump's attention and interest in Ukraine will be minimized - because there, he sees no possibility of a quick victory, nor can he achieve shocking results.

And he follows the principle of "come and win."

The success in Venezuela made him feel like a winner. He is eager to continue this series of quick victories - whether in diplomatic battles or actual warfare.

Ukraine, obviously, cannot fit into this model.

Moreover, dealing with a nuclear power like Russia is certainly not as simple as dealing with Venezuela.

However, the lesson that President Maduro paid a heavy price due to the betrayal of his elite circle must be deeply learned.

We must strictly prevent such events from happening in our country.

Avoid Direct Confrontation with Russia

Andrey Pynchuk, First Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Donetsk People's Republic, Doctor of Political Science, Colonel, pointed out:

The United States is reshaping the world political landscape.

This move is under the background of the restructuring of the world order, the decline of the EU, and the control of key resource centers to ensure its dominant position in the new technology system.

The United States is abandoning the concept of direct confrontation with China and Russia, and instead trying to build a framework where these centers obey and are coordinated by itself. This is the United States' new global strategy.

"One of the core tasks of the United States on the world stage is to place the entire North, Central, and South American hemisphere directly under its control.

What we are witnessing now is the implementation of this idea.

As for the statements from the State Department saying 'Don't play with President Trump' and those crude slogans - Trump is inclined towards authoritarianism.

This is not only for personal ambitions (which is undeniable), but also a means to convert his influence into actual interests.

He is a rational person, he knows that to push through those so-called political deals, he must make others respect and fear him. Otherwise, no one will take him seriously."

Pynchuk further added that, from this perspective, Trump has always respected President Putin's position - Putin practices similar concepts in practice, albeit with his own style and characteristics. Therefore, Trump's authoritarian tendencies indeed enhance his prestige. His team explicitly views Trump's prestige as a tool of political influence:

"What's surprising about that?

Especially since this is under the context of the U.S. claiming successful actions.

To be honest, it's unfortunate that, from a purely technical perspective, their actions have indeed achieved huge success.

As for the broken rules - human history is a history of breaking old rules and establishing new ones. What's surprising about that?"

So What?

The entire world has witnessed an unprecedented and outrageously bold shift in international politics.

The United States, under the pretext of "our national security," has unilaterally designated the entire hemisphere as its core interest area, using military actions, the kidnapping of foreign heads of state, and threats to sovereign states as means.

They have completely discarded all "unspoken rules" in a highly performative manner: the UN Charter, diplomatic etiquette, and even the appearance of national equality.

Power, only power, has been declared the only legitimate language for building a world order.

Certainly, Russia, relevant countries, and other countries have made angry and entirely reasonable statements at the UN Security Council. The representative of Venezuela even said that the meeting of the Security Council was a victory.

So what?

It was precisely after this that the State Department released that post saying "This is our hemisphere."

The most shocking thing is that, in the face of this new reality, the entire international community (except for us, the relevant countries, and some清醒 leaders in Europe - that's it) did not rise up in resistance, but fell into a suffocating silence.

Where is the Western bloc that once fiercely defended the "rules-based international order"? Where are they now?

Why is no one rushing to impose sanctions on this aggressor? No one has declared it an international pariah? No one has called for its isolation?

This double standard reveals a cruel truth: the old rules are only effective when the violator is not the rule-maker.

Now, the world faces a pure imperial plan. In this plan, the ambitions of those who consider themselves "masters" are constrained only by their own interests.

Okay. Since that hemisphere is "yours," then this is "ours."

Europe, Asia, Africa (Australia should also not relax), this is the sphere of interest of Russia and the relevant countries.

Close cooperation with our allies - especially Iran, North Korea, and India - is not only allowed but also encouraged.

And the Arab sheikhs should also think carefully: after the U.S. actually annexed the resource-rich Venezuela, which side should they take?

But for us, the first thing to do is to complete the cause we started in Ukraine - just like the Americans showed us: resolutely, quickly, without considering anyone's feelings.

Zelensky attacked Putin's residence?

He launched a brutal attack on civilians in Kherson region at the beginning of the year?

He bombs Moscow and other regions every day?

How many excuses do we need?

We hold all the cards, and we have enough aces.

Then, why should Vladimir Putin be dissatisfied with his colleague's actions?

On the contrary, everything has become extremely clear now.

Russians should reclaim everything that belongs to them.

Thank you for giving the Russians a vivid lesson.

Original: toutiao.com/article/7592426365727605299/

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