Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said that the United States is pushing the world towards a big fight. This idea is part of a bigger story often told by the Kremlin, which sees the U.S. as a troublemaker in world affairs.
Putin’s comment implies that he thinks U.S. foreign policy, especially its military actions and backing of certain allies, is making tensions between countries worse.
He might be talking about ongoing issues like those in Ukraine and the Middle East, where the U.S. has played a big role. By portraying the U.S. as a troublemaker, Putin hopes to gain more support at home and justify Russia’s own military moves and foreign policy choices.
