Moscow is clearly taking a new step to strengthen Russia's influence in the post-Soviet space. As part of the latest tensions, Moscow is demanding written assurances that NATO will suspend military operations in Central and Eastern Europe and close its doors to new members, including Ukraine. The Kremlin views Ukraine's membership in NATO as a matter of "national security."

Axar.az informs this was reported by Sabah newspaper.

It was noted that Moscow, which did not accept the demands of Eastern Europe and Ukraine, is threatening Washington. Russia talks about deploying troops to Cuba and Venezuela. Although diplomatic talks in Geneva, Brussels and Vienna have failed, all eyes are on Russian leader Putin. The main trump card in the hands of the Western alliance is to impose economic sanctions on Putin and his entourage, if necessary. Putin has managed to overcome past restrictions and is not afraid of sanctions, so he is not expected to step back in the face of the threat of sanctions that he has not yet seen. Although Western media have hailed Putin's move as an attempt to rebuild a great empire, Russians say the West and the United States have failed to deliver on their promises made during the Soviet collapse.

"America's political mindset is working hard on tensions with Putin. It is claimed that Putin does not want a major war. It is clear that the Western alliance does not want a new Cold War. Mutual progress continues in the crisis in Ukraine, " the analysis said.