"The US made a mistake when it signaled its readiness to boost its military presence along the Russian borders. That was a serious strategic flaw," Ostellino wrote.
"Obama proved he is the worst president who resurrected the Cold War atmosphere without any preconditions for it. Instead, he should have joined forces with Russia against terrorism," he added.
According to the article, the issue of border security has always been crucial for Moscow. The US hurt this "hidden nerve," and now the entire West is facing the consequences.
"Russia’s involvement in an anti-ISIL coalition would mark the resolve of this alliance in the fight against extremists. The fact that Russia launched its own offensive against ISIL in Syria proved this alliance is weak," Ostellino wrote.
