Former Russian general Yevgeny Savostyanov warns that Russia, China and the United States will shape a new geopolitical order that could push Europe into irrelevance if it does not react in time. He stresses that the continent must quickly wake up and confront Vladimir Putin’s expansionist ambitions, otherwise it will be forced to accept agreements that exclude it from world processes.

The danger of geopolitical marginalization
According to Savostyanov, European governments must take responsibility for their own destiny by strengthening their defense capabilities and organizing strong information campaigns about global threats. He emphasizes that Europe is currently under the influence of two powers – Russia and the United States, which, in his opinion, despise its values.

In an attempt to respond to these challenges, Europe must strengthen its position as a global political factor and become capable of independently guaranteeing its own security. This process begins with support for Ukraine and raising public awareness of the new global reality.

Moscow needs guarantees
Moscow, according to Savostyanov, will not give up military action until it receives guarantees of control over strategic regions such as Odessa, Transnistria and Chisinau. The Russian president has the ambition to go down in history as the “Great Gatherer of Russian Lands”, regaining the power that Russia lost after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In addition, China is likely to assume a leading role in the new world order, with Russia as its “virtuous deputy”. If Europe does not react, it risks falling into de facto dependence on the alliance between Moscow and Beijing. Although China officially claims to be neutral regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, its close relations with Moscow leave Europe in an uncertain position.