Ukraine blowback. How Russia is using the Global South to beat the West and strangle support for Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine is part of a broader strategy to undermine Western support through sabotage and intimidation, as detailed in Hanna Notte's book. The Kremlin's influence extends globally, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where it exploits anti-American sentiments and historical grievances. Notte highlights how globalization complicates Western sanctions, with countries like China and Iran aiding Russia's war efforts. Many in the Global South view Ukraine as an American proxy, complicating perceptions of the conflict. Notte's analysis reveals the paradox of Western globalization undermining its own political objectives.