The Trialogue Dmitry Suslov: Russia’s Take on Alaska Talks
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Aug 21, 2025 Dmitry Suslov, Deputy Director at the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies, offers insights into U.S.-Russia relations and the strategic significance of the Alaska summit. He discusses Russia's expectations regarding the Ukraine situation and the complexities of security guarantees. Suslov also highlights shifting alliances, particularly the U.S.-India relationship, and explores differing Russian perspectives on Ukraine’s potential EU membership. His analysis sheds light on the broader geopolitical landscape and the intricate dance of diplomacy.
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Alaska As A Watershed For Managed Rivalry
- Russia and the U.S. can reduce confrontation while remaining strategic competitors.
- Dmitry Suslov calls the Alaska summit a watershed toward managing, not erasing, rivalry.
Russia Rejects A U.S.-Led Global Dominance
- Russia opposes U.S. global dominance and favors a multipolar order aligned with China.
- Suslov says Russia will not pivot away from China despite U.S. engagement attempts.
Pressure On BRICS Backfired
- Suslov recounts U.S. attempts to pressure India, China, and Brazil over Russian energy purchases.
- He describes those efforts as an utter failure that deepened crises with those powers.