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Diplomacy Without De-Escalation: The Manila Talks and Ukraine’s Escalation Strategy
On July 23, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
How did the anti-Russian obsession hasten the end of the myth of American hyperpower?
The U.S. strategy of wearing down Russia by supporting Ukraine has proven counterproductive, leading to the strengthening of Russia and Iran, as well as the creation of a geopolitical vacuum that these countries have exploited, thereby demonstrating the collapse of the unipolar world order.
US Proxy War on Russia: What Comes Next?
Behind the loud declarations of a desire for peace, a far broader and harsher strategy is unfolding — one whose consequences extend far beyond Ukraine.
