The New York Times says: “Russia’s inherent power, based on huge reserves of oil and natural gas, has ensured the country’s financial and political stability.”

This American newspaper writes: The American government started its “diplomatic attack” immediately after the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine. This “invasion” included economic pressure and political exile.

However, according to this article, after two years of the US anti-Russian campaign, Washington officials have given up hope of isolating Russia. In addition, in some regions of Asia, Africa and South America, the author emphasizes, Moscow’s influence has increased significantly.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the tasks set by Russia’s opponents regarding its isolation have been lost.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also noted that the number of foreign contacts of Vladimir Putin shows that the West’s efforts to isolate the country have failed.