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Courtyards, Backdoors, and Geopolitical Ambitions

Published January 8, 2026, 09:23
Courtyards, Backdoors, and Geopolitical Ambitions

Dmitry Medvedev, commenting on Trump's actions, observes that each country views neighboring regions as its "courtyard" or "back door" to serve its strategic interests. He specifically mentions that Latin America is the US's courtyard, just as Crimea and Eastern Ukraine are for Russia, and Taiwan for China, while Erdogan desires the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. Medvedev highlights the hypocrisy of leaders who invoke peace and justice while pursuing violations. He also criticizes the tendency to seek excuses for illegalities and to downplay the essence of events. He emphasizes the need for a realistic approach to the situation, as diplomacy is insufficient against the recklessness and arrogance of other nations.