The meeting in Helsinki between the presidents of Russia and the United States will benefit both Moscow and Washington, as well as reduce the influence of Europe on global issues, said Tiberio Graziani, chairman of the Italian think-tank Vision & Global.
“For some observers, it will seem strange, but the meeting in Helsinki in many ways has become a historical one. In my opinion, it put an end to the bipolar system and opened a new course in international relations. “
From this point of view, we can say that there are prerequisites for a global reorganization on a continental basis, rather than on the basis of individual states, ” the expert said.
According to him, the summit in Helsinki will benefit both the Kremlin and the Oval Office.
“The meeting of the two leaders of the major world powers, based on the format in which it took place, marginalized the European Union and significantly reduced the pull of certain European countries in global decisions,” Graziani said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump held talks in Helsinki on Monday, after which they announced their interest in improving relations between the two countries.
“The consequences of this meeting will strengthen the administration of Trump in connection with the forthcoming partial elections to Congress, in which the current president intends to defeat that part of the political backstage that seeks to influence him from the first day of the presidency.” It will also enhance the prestige of President Putin, who, together with other Asian leaders, mainly China and India, will be able to contribute to changing the boundaries of the new world order, “the political scientist said.