The Real Russian Story
By Aaron Simms | October 19, 2017, 11:21am | @simmswrites Since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, the media has been pushing a narrative that Russia either influenced the election in Trump’s favor or somehow colluded with him or his campaign.
However, there is a much more real, complex, and interesting “Russian Story” which is beginning to bubble to the surface. The clues have been there for years, and some have begun to see them.
To get a picture of the real “Russian Story,” first consider Russia’s state interests:
•Secure and maintain access to uranium for civil and military projects.
•Grow the influence of Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom.
•Protect Russia’s carbon-based fuel exports. Oil and gas sales make up 16% of Russia’s GDP, 70% of exports, and over half of revenues to the federal budget.
•Increase Russia’s foreign influence and power
Now, keeping these interests in mind, look back on Russian activities the past ten years or so:
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