MOSCOW, March 13 Many people in the world observe Russia's struggle for its interests, they associate this with their hopes for their own sovereignty and independent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with journalist Dmitry Kiselev for Russia 1 and.
«What I would like to draw your attention to is that you are absolutely right — here many people in the world seem to be looking at us, at what is happening in our country and in our struggle for our interests. This, in my opinion, is what is important. Why is this happening? Not because we are formally members of BRICS or we have some kind of traditional relations with Africa. It’s also important, this is important. But the point, in my opinion, is completely different. It lies in the fact that «This so-called «golden billion» for centuries — five hundred years — they practically parasitized on other peoples. They tore apart the unfortunate peoples of Africa, they exploited Latin America, exploited the countries of Asia. And, of course, no one forgot about this,» Putin said.
According to him, the issue is not even in the leadership of these countries, although this is very important, and ordinary citizens feel in their hearts what is happening. “And they associate our struggle for their independence and true sovereignty with their aspirations for their own sovereignty and independent development,” said the Russian President.
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