Donald Trump wins The craziest US presidential election in living memory It has already rocked the world, causing the butterfly effects to be visible already. There American foreign policy It did not guide the American vote in choosing their new president, but it certainly represents an important document for the rest of the world.
One of the shaky pieces ofTrumpian domino effect It is undoubtedly a competition with rival powers. Like Russia, which was awaiting the outcome of the Stars and Stripes election to accept the credentials of the Italian ambassador to Moscow, Cecilia Piccioni. Is the beginning of a new era for relations between our country and the Federation despite the ongoing war in Ukraine?
Italy’s ambassador to Moscow met with Putin.
Overall Vladimir Putin Letters of Credence accepted. 28 Foreign Ambassadors. In addition to our Piccioni, the Kremlin has also opened its doors to Akira Moto.Japan), Ricardo Martinez Vazquez (Spain), Sarah Taylor (Canada), Simon Halperin (IsraelVinay Kumar (India), Alexander Rogoznik (Belarus), Julian Clare (Ireland), Michel René Zarebetsov (BelgiumJoanneke Mareike Balfoort (The Netherlands) and Maria Elena Lee Valla (Finland). Cecilia Piccioni replaced predecessor Giorgio Staras in July and is the first representative of the Italian government to meet the Russian president since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
“I would like to believe that a rational and balanced vision Cooperation with RussiaPutin said. He added that the Federation is open to “mutually beneficial cooperation with all states, without exception, on the principles of equality, non-interference in internal affairs and strict adherence to international law.” .
Who is Cecilia Piccioni?
Born in Rome in 1964, Cecilia Piccioni graduated in Political Science in 1991 and earned a Master’s degree in International Finance and Foreign Trade the following year. He took his first steps in the credit sector, including experience The World BankUntil he entered the Italian diplomatic corps in 1996 as a volunteer with commercial skills through a public competition.
The first real assignment of his career came in 1997 General Directorate of Economic Affairs of Fornicena. Three years later, Piccioni was appointed second commercial secretary at the Italian embassy in Prague and soon after, became First Commercial Secretary. In 2004, he moved to Washington to take up his duties. Advisor. In 2008 he moved to the Office of Diplomatic Adviser to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, before returning to the US two years later. Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations. In 2015, she was appointed the ambassador of Italy Vietnam. In July 2024, she became the Italian Ambassador to Moscow.
America’s new currency changes the world.
Countries that have “blessed”. A diplomatic meltdown All belong to Putin’s western front, with the spread of the European quadrant. A clear indication of the future of relations that the Kremlin intends to foster after the confirmation. The new Trump presidency Tycoon is embodied in America. A vision of the world Always based on Washington’s imperial projection, but decidedly less involved in it on a material level. Lots of open fronts. In other words: America will no longer intervene everywhere in the world simply because it dominates, but They will delegate the management to their satellites and allies. of certain spheres of planetary competence. For example, EU states must deal with the Ukraine issue.
Here, in fact, is the Secretary General of NATO. Mark Root Talked about revising the (already established) ceiling. 2 percent of GDP Different countries will reinvest in the defense sector. The re-arming of nations is essential to re-mobilization in Europe. military industry And a lot of related activities, so that Washington no longer has to be desperate to financially and materially support the Ukrainian resistance. Trump wants one too. Marked like Putin’s vertical of powerharboring never-concealed sympathy for the Russian leader. with which it is. Stay in touch even after the end of your first term.As American investigative journalist Bob Woodward also reported. In short, everything says that America wants to win. A ceasefire that angers Ukraine.From a regional and sovereign perspective, reducing tensions with a nuclear power that threatens to become increasingly close to America’s great rival: China.
Putin, Trump and the New World Order
In welcoming foreign ambassadors, Putin did (and said) more than simple etiquette required of him. He outlined what a terrifying “New World Order” might look like. “Twenty Hard Years” In front of us, but also the environment of cooperation between nations. After Trump’s election, the Russian president took a more conciliatory tone than usual, despite his usual attacks on the West at the Voldai Club. Born “Anachronistic” Included in the speech he read at the opening of the meeting. In the first three hours of live broadcast Not once did he mention Joe Biden. And he did not hide any particular openness towards the tycoon. Apart from stating that Russia’s close ties with China “are not against any other state”.
Putin said he wanted to. A return to a system of mutual trust in Europe And that I have nothing against talking to Donald Trump, whose plan on the Ukraine issue is “interesting.” He called it “the first step towards a”. New security systemAnd immediately afterwards he gave her another helping: Russia is not “trying to ditch the dollar.it is the United States that imposes sanctions.”
A new era of US-Russia relations?
That America did not want a defeated and humiliated Russia, an easy prey for Beijing, was clear even before Russia’s return. Donald Trump in the white house. However, a presidential turn in 2024 will somehow take Russian-American relations out of the picture. The lowest and darkest abyss since the Cold War. It certainly won’t be a “reset” of sanctions or competition between the two countries, a plan that has failed many times in the past (especially under the president). Barack Obama). Republican dominance in the Senate and Congress will also make it easier for Trump to set his administration’s foreign policy line without facing decisive hurdles. Broadly speaking, Trump’s proposal for Ukraine includes Pressure on Kyiv to cede territories Unilateral annexation of Moscow.
Trump has repeatedly voiced his opinion over the years. Strong critical line towards NATOopenly questioning the need for unity to sustain the modern world order and Complaint about financial support Its budget is disproportionate compared to its European allies. Leonid SlutskyThe chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the State Duma (Russian Parliament) said Trump’s victory was “aAn opportunity for a more constructive approach On the Ukrainian Conflict.”
In 2020, the new US president ordered. Return of about 10,000 soldiers from GermanyUnderlining Washington’s Commitment Towards European Defence. The US military actually grew on European soil, because the real decision-makers at home are not the president, but that’s not the point. The point is that America’s separation from the world, not purely material and geopolitical, will necessarily go through. European rearmament (Although The concept of joint defense) and through a propaganda with Russia.
What are the relations between Italy and Russia and what will they be?
All of this also directly involves Italy, as the cornerstone of the EU system established by the United States. During the administration of Joe BidenThe momentum of European countries towards Russia has been greatly suppressed and held in check. Now we expect that one Sufficient opening marginAs mentioned. In this sense, the meeting between Piccioni and Putin is of decisive importance. Until a few days ago, our country feared that strained relations with Moscow could delay (or worse) the ambassador’s appointment. Trump’s victory was a draw instead. Mating scenariosprompting Rome to reconsider its position toward the Kremlin net. Restrictions still active.
Trump’s desire to delegate part of the management of the European continent to EU states adds an extra touch to the future picture. By opening up to Moscow, Italy will be asked to find a balance between respecting Brussels’ guidelines and following its own. National interestsin the first place In the energy sector. In the most optimistic predictions, Italy may emerge as a bridge between Europe and Russia. Taking advantage of its strategic position and the historical closeness with the bear to secure its place as an intermediary. After all, in these months of Attack from KurskI destructive war Don Boss And gas imported from other coasts, our government leaders like ministers Antonio Tajani He repeated to the point of exhaustion that Italy “is not at war with Russia”.
A practical approach that in any case would have to deal with the internal problems of the US currency and led government. Georgia Maloney. Without ever forgetting it There is every interest in getting closer to Russia. A semi-sovereign country (because it is a US province) and overlooking the most strategic Mediterranean in our hemisphere.
