DISINFO: Geopolitical rivals plan to dismember Russia with Western support
SUMMARY
Both 100 years ago and today's geopolitical rivals, opponents of Russia, are still irritated by the vastness of the country, its greatness, and its human and natural resources. They still harbour dreams and even plans to change state power and leadership.
Today, it is known very well that small groups of so-called urban madmen are even here, among us. But, thank God, most of them have liberated the territory of the Russian Federation from their presence. But they harbour plans, with the financial support of the West, to dismember Russia into several parts.
RESPONSE
Pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative accusing the West of anti-Russian policies, aggressive Russophobia, colonialism, racism, and allegedly belligerent and hostile agenda to destroy Russia. Such disinformation narratives aim to portray Russia as a victim and deflect any responsibility for Moscow’s actions.
From the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the emergence of a new Russia up to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine in 2014, Western countries have been trying to establish good-neighbourly relations with Moscow. According to the 1997 Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation, and Security between NATO and the Russian Federation, Russia was viewed as a partner of the alliance.
The EU has conducted regular summits with the Russian leadership for years up to 2014 to enhance relations. The summits were suspended due to Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea.
The sharp deterioration in relations between Western countries and Russia is directly linked to Moscow's illegal and aggressive actions. Several issues affect bilateral relations, in particular, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
The EU imposed restrictive measures on Moscow in 2014, which have been amplified and broadened since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
For background, read our analysis: The “Russophobia” Myth: Appealing to the Lowest Feelings. See also Russian Myths: no.5 Encirclement.
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