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PYRRUS VICTORY During Russo-Turkish war of 1877-1878, Russia came into possession of territories of no great significance which brought nothing but doubtful moral satisfaction. Though, casualties were great and St. Petersburg’s “image” in their slave and Christian Brother’s eyes, living in Balkan Peninsula, became definitive and irremediable compromise. Re-annexation of three South-Bessarabian districts by the end of the Crimean War and territorial extension, also of no great significance (Caucasus, Kars vilayet), could be added to the list. Russia revived its former value as great power within framework of European concert but did not enjoy the same priority as it had in 1856. Battle near Plevna and Kars showed vividly that Russia’s tries to catch previous military force were destroyed. We cannot even mention about Russian military force when it came to talk about the imperative necessity to compare military force of Romania contributing to win the Sick Man of Europe. Other great European powers profited from Russian weakness allowing them to steal its pitch of obtained with difficulty success. Russia did not enjoy the former influence and left much to be desired during the times of the “honest intermediary” Otto von Bismarck. Berlin Congress was the worst and the most painful experience Chancellor Gortchakoff had ever had during his diplomatic career. Russia’s previous glory has lost its validity to the level that many small Balkan states (owing their existence to Russia) did not even find it necessary to inform Russia about their intentions and plan of actions concerning their external policy. Bulgaria in 1895(annexation of Southern Rumelia) and anti-ottoman coalition in 1912 (declaring war on Turkey) treaded the same path. Even more, declaring war on Turkey was done against St. Petersburg’s will! THE CONGRESS OF BERLIN After World War II, Russia’s direct access (driven by the communist – USSR) to the Mediterranean Sea has hagridden the West for the period of half of the century (1944-1989). Though, “Yellow Devil” (the power of money) enjoyed triumph. In 1947, Yugoslavia, conducted by Tito, as well as other East European countries, liberal hypocrites (in 1989) and the former USSR have been tempted to accept credits coming from the West. Western policy stroke like lightning: in 1989, Warsaw Pact as well as communist regime spreading its tentacles over the region in question, was as dead as mutton; the former Yugoslavia was followed by the collapse of the USSR in 1991. West enjoyed the victory when Romania and Bulgaria became members of NATO and EU. Dayton Agreement (concerning Bosnia issue) and capitulation of Serbia, concerning Kosovo problem, also allowed the West celebrate its victory. The last and the only step towards bearing the palm is Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Serbia and Macedonia incorporation (already foreseen) in euro-Atlantic structures. Belgrade is the only factor putting informally a spoke in wheel preferring to remain with Kosovo (de facto, Belgrade’s fate has been already determined) Balkan liberals (actually, their nationality and origin are not important) betray their people’s interests as before without a twinge of conscience. Marx was right when expressed his point on the capitalist attitude to the profit seeking: the capitalist is ready to infringe the law for 10 per cent profit; he is ready to commit a crime for 100 per cent profit and string his own mother up for 200 per cent profit. As for Putin - Yeltsin adherents, they do not see an inch beyond their nose Author: A. Savin Translated from Romanian by: Eduard Rotaru
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