Russia vs. the U.S. and NATO

In a recent visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed agreements in trade, investment, nuclear power, and banking, and discussed growing military ties—however, there is more to the story.

“Russia and China want to stand up to the West—and the United States in particular.  Both countries reject U.S. dominance in world affairs.  They endorse a multi-polar international system, in which they themselves are major powers.  A strategic partnership with China, then, is attractive for Russia… China is under a great deal of pressure and has to weather a lot of criticism from Western nations… That’s why Beijing is very interested in Russian support to oppose the West” (Deutsche Welle, June 5, 2012). 

Russia also continues to apply its UN Security Council veto regarding sanctions against Syria.  Mr. Putin has expressed frustration with NATO: “They promised us they would not expand NATO, then they promised not to deploy bases, but NATO is expanding and moving east and bases are springing up like mushrooms” (EU Observer.com, June 4, 2012).

Bible prophecies indicate that Abraham’s descendants (Israelite nations) would be blessed beyond measure and would play a dominant role in world affairs (Genesis 22:16-18).  Yet God warned that if they became proud and rejected His laws and forgot His blessings, they would serve and be destroyed by foreign powers (Deuteronomy 28:42-48; Joel 1:4-7). Russia’s growing antagonism against the U.S. and its allies could lead to the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies (Isaiah 46:9-10).

For more insights about God’s hand in world events, read our booklet, Prophecy Fulfilled: God’s Hand in World Affairs.