Seven months after the Russian invasion, the Kremlin has achieved almost the opposite of what it hoped for. Regardless of developments on the ground, we will see further retreat and weakening of Russia. She will lose, although it was a foregone conclusion from the very beginning. Deserving us to pay the minimum collective price of freedom. Yes, we are at war, which also includes excommunication from the aggressive regime of our energy beggar. In contrast, we deliberately separated economic issues from security issues. Even without collective defense skills. For many years now, the European donkey has been climbing its Everest of stupidity. It comes to the point that he begs the President of Russia to cancel his decision. Knowing full well that after Ukraine, Europe will pay the price in the short term. He mocked us and humiliated us. And we deserve it! Considering, of course, without hoteliers. And we come to the snuffbox.

It is there that political leaders test the limits and endurance of their active responsibility. They do not run away from the problem and do not drown it out. They do not sweep the uncomfortable truth, our small and big sins under the rug. Worse, they do not come up with short-sighted campaign strategies. Undermining the national and collective interests of Europe. Hooking on the bait of electoral behavior, on a hook with poisonous bait. With rapakolacid nonsense. Fishing in the murky waters of petty populism and comfortable fantasies. To allegedly mitigate popular discontent. And yet we need not only painkillers, but also healing. Strong and durable. Take advantage of the window of opportunity to heal and get taller. For the first time since the end of the Cold War, this place is being visibly modernized. Returning to the geopolitical game. The conversation raises not ambivalent, but crystalline positions. Why waste time on the torment of obligatory twisting of the buttocks? This will bring costs and consequences. weakening of the country. What a phase! Psychoanalysis offers an interpretive lens, but… Between us, isn’t it time to run to the sessions? We had a decade of homework. We are now in sync with the big picture.

Because of which, as long as the unity of the West exists, it acts restrictively against Turkey’s claims against us. As Russia weakens, Ankara’s negotiating position is weakening. And that’s where it goes. Without Russia and the geographic continuity it offers, the formation of an anti-hegemonic front (with China and Iran) shocked us. With him and Erdogan’s blackmails, which go unheeded. How can blackmail be plausible without a reliable alternative pole? But the question is wider. It is about loss of trust and authority. Even a possible turn to do the above will not recover overnight. And Greece will win again. The safe safety valve of the Dardanelles was lost (see the strategic port of Alexandroupoli). That is why, and especially in the Aegean, the US plan was overturned. The trench is entered in the table and the balance of forces in the air and at sea is turned upside down. Not only is the militarization of the islands acceptable to the West, they may later request additional reinforcements from us. Finally, we note the restructuring of intra-European power relations. In the direction with a positive sign for Greece. More aware of defense and the ability to play a frontline role. Thus, our net position implies only benefits. Not only can we not become a bridge, but the main thing is that it does not favor us. In addition, Russia will not decide anything for us. Unless we decide to ally with Turkey itself!

In conclusion, for our country, the head of geopolitical coordinates began to be erased and rewritten. It will be completed in a few years. Setting the decisive stake before the election. The one who will forge the core of state stability. Determining the breadth and depth of both the national security and the sustainability of the Hellenic Republic. To help Westerners work better on what they lack. It means “think big”. Alas, when something comes to your plate, you play hard, jerky or worse, let’s put it another way. Of course claim the maximum. But remaining reliable and ready to get your feet wet. Proving that this is the new suit you deserve. Processing is positive, finally a fantasy! Until then, remain cautious, reserved, and wary of what they will do at the decisive moment. It is our geography that still remains vulnerable in terms of its protection.

Ultimately, leadership plays a role. Especially those who realized it and realized it. By accepting the real position of Greece, together with its true position and its objective limitations. Who does not suffer from half-knowledge and illusions. The rest will be cut. Including mongooses. Maybe they heard the call again from illegal Russian referendums on Ukrainian lands. We got to Thrace and the occupied territories … Not to Athens?

* Mr. Sotirios K. Serbos is an Associate Professor at the University of Democritus in Thrace. Former Scientific Director of the Political Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.