D*mn poor writing style. Author doesn’t clarify who the different “players” and “alliances” are. For example, who is the Empire? Which groups are aligned within each broader ideology?
This isn’t really a “nation vs nation” for many who are involved. Russia is opposed by many tens of millions because they have been indoctrinated to believe Russia=Putin=Trump=EVIL. Others see Capitalust energy companies =Trump =pipe lines = EVIL. Other hundreds of millions see Ukraine = Holy because Trump opposed corruption in Ukraine. Others in power see Ukraine = My Money in bribes and kickbacks
PressTV is Islamic Fascist Republic official propaganda