Vyacheslav Volodin quarreled with Ukraine, the Czech Republic and the Baltic states. They were independent only of words that followed the path of the satellites
Moscow is forming 20 new units along its western borders
The countries of the former socialist bloc, including Ukraine and the Baltic states, are indebted to Russia and should be grateful to it for everything that has been invested in them.
This was written by the chairman of the Duma (lower house of the Russian parliament) Vyacheslav Volodin in his profile in the Telegram on Tuesday.
He commented that Ukraine, fearing that it would lose revenue from the transit of Russian gas, asked Moscow for monetary compensation for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
With fabricated accusations, the Czech Republic demanded compensation of 40 million euros for the explosion in the weapons warehouse in Varbetica, thus wanting to bring itself before its master – the United States.
The Baltic states, “having failed to solve their own economic problems, want some compensation for the Soviet period.”
“When these countries were in the socialist camp, they
they got used to it
to live
at the expense
to others
The habit remained. It would not be such a habit if they had sovereignty and independence not in words but in deeds. ”
These countries have followed the path of satellite states, Volodin stressed.
“Russia does not owe you, you owe Russia. “Be grateful: the citizens of the Russian Federation did not ask you for what they gave you, tearing you apart.”
The head of the Duma explains that it is a question of the jobs created in these countries, the investment of forces and means in their development, protection from external challenges and threats.
“Remember that it was Russia that took on all the obligations to pay off the debts of the USSR,” he added.
“If you do not have
conscience, then
at least you should
to know
the measure
It would be right to apologize. And start a relationship with a thought for the future “, adds Volodin.
He called on the former socialist countries to stop blaming Russia for all their problems.
At present, relations between Russia and the United States are worse than during the Cold War. This was stated by former Russian President and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the United Russia Party. He commented on relations with the West in an extensive interview with Kommersant.
According to Medvedev, the current situation is worse than the Cuban missile crisis of the 1960s. “And it is worse because our partners assume that Russia can be ignored,” the former head of state said.
According to Medvedev, in previous years the United States believed that the Soviet Union was not a friend, but should take it into account.
“And now you
believe that Russia
is dying
country
That it can be ignored, that in foreign policy discourse it can be treated with contempt. That’s why they made a lot of mistakes, “the Russian politician said.
Meanwhile, it has become clear that by the end of the year, Russia will deploy about 20 new military formations in the Western Military District.
The current military units have received 2,000 new weapons since the beginning of 2021.
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that all this is a response to the military activity of NATO countries led by the United States, which is increasing the intensity of flights and the presence of warships to the Russian border, NBC and CBS TV channels reported. Shoigu spoke to senior Russian military officials.
“The actions of our Western colleagues
destroy
the system for
security in the world
and force us to take measures to adequately counter. We are constantly improving the combat composition of the troops, “Shoigu added.
“NATO is increasing the intensity of strategic aviation flights. Warships are entering the Baltic Sea, and the number of exercises is growing, “the minister said.
“The situation in the western strategic direction is characterized by an increase in military threats. “In the last seven years, the intensity of flights of the US Air Force’s strategic bomber aircraft in Europe has increased 14 times,” Shoigu added.
He specified that NATO ships with guided missile weapons systematically enter the Baltic Sea. “Last year alone, ships of this class performed missions near the Kaliningrad region three times. In total, since 2016, the objective control system has registered 18 such approaches of warships to the alleged areas for launching cruise missiles, “said the Russian Minister of Defense.
At the same time, the United States and NATO continue to expand operational and combat training near Russia’s borders, he said.
“In the past years
the number of
the teachings are
increased one
and a half times
The largest Defender Europe-2021 exercise in 30 years is currently taking place, with up to 40,000 troops involved. Their main goal is to develop a full-fledged transfer of an entire unit from the United States to Europe, “the minister revealed.
Asked Monday about Russia’s plans, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that “Russia has been investing heavily in new, modern military weapons in recent years, from conventional to nuclear systems” and “has tended to use military force against its neighbors in Georgia.” and in Ukraine ”.
“This is one of the main reasons why NATO has also strengthened the readiness of its armed forces in recent years,” Stoltenberg said ahead of a meeting of the alliance’s foreign and military ministers on Tuesday.
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