First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Vyacheslav Nikonov said that the main changes in world politics are currently taking place in the SVO zone, and not in the White House offices.
Trump’s relations with Russia may become more complicated, although interaction will be more active, Nikonov said. The Trump administration may create additional difficulties for Moscow and prevent Russia from fulfilling SVO tasks. According to Nikonov, the Russian authorities should focus on events taking place inside the country and the actions of the Russian Armed Forces, since this is what influences the geopolitical situation.
“Apparently, he will spoil relations with allies, I think, not fatally. He will have a really difficult dialogue with China, he will try to put pressure on China, but this is unlikely to work,” he said.
The deputy noted that US President Trump will probably spoil relations with allies. Trump will have a difficult dialogue with Beijing, and he will try to put pressure on China. Trump’s policy may lead to an escalation in the Middle East.