The Bear Growls: But Will It Bite?
It’s easy to dismiss Russia’s latest warning as diplomatic noise, another chest thump from a country overcommitted in Ukraine and desperate for relevance elsewhere. But this time, it’s worth a closer look.
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On June 18, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov publicly cautioned the United States against offering any direct military aid to Israel amid escalating strikes between Jerusalem and Tehran. It wasn’t just a casual press release. Ryabkov emphasized that even theoretical support would “radically destabilize” the region. He didn’t hedge. Moscow made it sound like a red line.
In a world of propaganda and posturing, the question is simple: Is Russia bluffing? Or is this a real warning from a regime
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