The “Russian Card” in the International Game
... Russian leadership as much as possible that they are becoming oblivious to the interests of their own country, including its immediate security concerns. In Kiev, the “Russian card” is nearly the principal trump card for national self-assertion, the ... ... on other issues that are of greater importance for them. In Ankara, the “Russian card” emerges from the sleeve each time Turkey has a problem with the United States and its other NATO allies. A possible strategic partnership with Moscow is put forward ...