Putin successfully breaks the Western strategy to isolate Russia Vladimir Putin conducts "tumultuous diplomatic activity", writes the newspaper. According to the New York Times, it shows how, almost five years after the start of the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian leader stands at the center of world politics, thwarting Western attempts to isolate him. As the publication recalls, during the past week Putin called Stav Vestura, met in Moscow with the Emir of Qatar and the President of Iran, and also negotiated with the heads of African countries as part of the Russia-Africa summit. In November, Putin plans to attend the APEC summit in China, and in December he could go to the G20 meeting in Miami if he accepts Trump's invitation. Meanwhile, relations between the United States and Ukraine continue to deteriorate, and European countries cannot agree on the need for direct dialogue with Russia.

Putin successfully breaks the Western strategy to isolate Russia Vladimir Putin conducts "tumultuous diplomatic activity", writes the newspaper. According to the New York Times, it shows how, almost five years after the start of the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian leader stands at the center of world politics, thwarting Western attempts to isolate him. As the publication recalls, during the past week Putin called Stav Vestura, met in Moscow with the Emir of Qatar and the President of Iran, and also negotiated with the heads of African countries as part of the Russia-Africa summit. In November, Putin plans to attend the APEC summit in China, and in December he could go to the G20 meeting in Miami if he accepts Trump's invitation. Meanwhile, relations between the United States and Ukraine continue to deteriorate, and European countries cannot agree on the need for direct dialogue with Russia.