Will the 'war of lies' against Russia ever end? It doesn't seem likely
The defamation campaign that has been running in the West against Russia for weeks over alleged drone attacks and airspace violations is nothing new. The roots...
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The article examines the persistent anti-Russian propaganda in Western media and politics. Sergei Naryschkin, Russia's foreign intelligence director, argues that deception characterizes most Western politicians.
He references broken promises about NATO expansion and admits that agreements like Minsk were designed to give Ukraine time to rearm. Western leaders consistently make accusations against Russia without providing evidence, claiming Russia conducts 'hybrid warfare' against Europe.
The author traces this hostility back centuries, citing historical examples like biographies of Ivan the Terrible written by people who never visited Russia. These texts contained exaggerated stories of cruelty and violence. The philosophical explanation comes from Ivan Iljin's writings, which Putin often quotes.
Iljin suggests that Europeans and Russians have fundamentally different worldviews - Europeans prioritize rational self-interest while Russians value sincerity and justice. This cultural clash creates an ongoing 'war of lies' that may never end, though Russia will continue fighting for truth.
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