The West sees Russia as a constant threat
(Baonghean.vn) - Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Nikolay Patrushev declared that Russia is considered a constant threat by Western countries and they are using all their resources against Moscow.
This was due to "the dismantling of the colonial system that began after World War II under the direct influence of the achievements and victories of the Soviet Union", Mr. Patrushev noted, because at that time Western countries lost control over "their possessions", and "dozens of countries around the world gained independence".
“Russia is perceived by the West as a constant threat. Today, the entire arsenal of resources at the disposal of the adversary is being used against Russia,” the top Russian security official said. This is “not only through threats or sanctions, but also through information management and a multi-level system of public opinion regulation.”
“In this regard, it is necessary to remember that military power alone, even with advanced missile and nuclear capabilities, is not enough to counter the geopolitical aggression of the West. It is important to confront it in an organized manner in a large-scale war with hearts and minds,” Patrushev explained.
According to Mr. Patrushev, the collapse of the Soviet Union led to "a change in the balance of power" and Western countries took advantage of this fact to "strengthen their dominant behavior throughout the world."
The top Russian official pointed out that the US and its allies have turned to destructive tactics. “Ignoring the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, they seek to replace international law with a ‘rules-based order’ of their own making,” Patrushev said.
“The Washington administration has convinced itself of America’s supposedly special goal – to dominate the world by pursuing a strong foreign policy without acknowledging anyone’s interests,” Mr. Patrushev said.
The West is trying to destroy alliances beyond its control - ASEAN, SCO, BRICS, CIS, EAEU and others - in order to turn independent states into its vassals.
“The White House is obsessed with the idea of creating a security network in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), in which Tokyo plays a key role in this goal. Plans are being hatched to create a NATO branch in the APR,” Mr. Patrushev concluded.
He also noted that Washington "cannot give up the idea of establishing a NATO branch in the Middle East"./.
