Under Putin, the Kremlin has consistently stated that Russia has a sphere of influence and "privileged interests" over other Post-Soviet states, which are referred to as the "near abroad" in Russia. That's why, in the grand scheme of things, we don't care who's the head of the United States. https://cumprimentoprofetico01233.csublogs.com/18039756/guerras-e-rumores-de-guerras-no-further-um-mistério