The EU has “completely lost its sovereignty” and is “dancing to someone else’s songs,” the Russian president said. 400 billion euros “.
He instantly threatened western societies on Friday Vladimir Putin, describing Western sanctions on Russia as a “double-edged sword” in a speech at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, which took place almost two hours late, after a cyber attack. “Nothing will be the same in world politics,” he said.
He described the West ‘s sanctions against Russia as “Reckless and paranoid” and as an attempt to “violently crush the Russian economy in one go.”
The president of Russia argued that with the sanctions European leaders have “Manages to hit hard” in their own economies. “Sanctions will cost the EU more than 400 billion euros,” he said, adding:
“We are seeing a worsening of social and economic issues in Europe. In the US, we are also seeing increases in the prices of goods, food and electricity as well as car fuel. The standard of living of Europeans is falling, and their businesses are losing their competitiveness. “
Putin has argued that this will have long-term consequences across Europe, warning that a systematic economic downturn in the European economy will “aggravate the deep issues in Western societies.”
“The United States believes in being the center of the world […] declared their victory in the Cold War as [Îκανε] “London, and later came to consider themselves gods on planet Earth, who have no duties but only interests,” he said.
Putin said Western countries were considering imposing sanctions “not only on Russia, but on any country that falls into disfavor”, accusing Western allies of believing that the rest of the world “Is their yard” and that they are trying to isolate or cancel “wrong” states.
The US declared its victory in the Cold War as [Îκανε] London, and later came to consider themselves gods on planet Earth
Western countries treat these countries “as their colonies” and as “second-class,” he said, adding: “This is the nature of the current period of Russophobia in the West, as well as regular sanctions against Russia.”
The European Union has “completely lost its sovereignty” and “dances to someone else’s songs,” the Russian president claimed. He accused the EU of “taking what is dictated and harming” its population, businesses and economy.
Regarding the global food crisis, Putin claimed that the problem “did not arise today” and accused Europe of “trying to shift the blame to someone else.”
Vladimir Putin said that in order to be successful, Russia must be independent and to “draw our own conclusions.”
He noted that the world has seen “the emergence and emergence of new centers of power” and that the “old world order” based on a powerful power is “By the nature of the unstable”.
It would be a mistake to think that during these turbulent changes, you can simply remain indifferent.
“People are seeing ‘truly revolutionary tectonic changes in geopolitics,'” he told attendees at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
It can no longer be ignored that these “tectonic” changes in world politics, the world economy, technology and international relations will have “Fundamental, unquestionable changes.”
“It would be a mistake to think that during these turbulent changes, you can simply remain indifferent. […] believing that everything will be as it was “.
“It seems that the ruling elites of some western countries are working just under these illusions by choosing to ignore the obvious, consistently exploiting the ghosts of the past. They think that the dominance of the west and world politics and economy is a stable one – but nothing is eternal. “
Putin also said that Russia would “expand” its relationship “with all those who are interested” despite the West’s desire to “choose the path of self-isolation.” As he said, there are so many countries that want to cooperate with Russia that he is not going to name them, but that equates to an “overwhelming number of people on Earth.”
He claimed that Russia’s decision to launch a “special military operation” in Ukraine it was difficult, but necessary, in order for Russia to defend the people of Donbas.
All the duties of the “special military operation” of Russia in Ukraine will be met, Putin interjected.
“True lasting success, a sense of dignity and self-respect comes only when you connect your future and the future of your children with your homeland,” he said. «Only strong states, sovereign states, can have an opinion on this emerging world order, otherwise they will be doomed to remain a colony without rights. Russia is entering the coming era as a powerful, sovereign country. We will definitely use the colossal opportunities that time opens for us “,
