RUDN Journal of Political ScienceRUDN Journal of Political Science2313-14382313-1446Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)9051Research ArticleUkraine in Geopolitical Dimension of the Contemporary World System and Return of Russian LeadershipKalamanovV Ainfo@isedc-u.comInternational Sustainable Energy Development Centre under the auspices of UNESCO15042014452009092016Copyright © 2014,2014The article provides analysis of geopolitical situation around Ukraine in 2013-2014. The author demonstrates that confrontation between the US and Russia contains not only threats and challenges to the national security of Russia but also new possibilities and prospects to boost the political role of Russia in the world politics.Ukraineforeign policy of the RFNATOpolitical crisisgeopoliticsУкраинавнешняя политика РФНАТОполитический кризисгеополитика