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EDITOR'S CHOICE | 24.10.2014 | 23:24

Vladimir Putin lashed out at the United States

and the West for destabilizing the world order of
checks and balances for its own gains. He also
accused the West of inflaming the situation in
Ukraine and said Russia is not interested in
building an empire.

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The Russian President delivered a fierce

broadside aimed at the United States in a speech for the Valdai Club in Sochi,
which is an informal group of scholars. He hit out at Washington for behaving
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The system of international relations needed some changes, but the USA,
who believe they were the winners of the Cold War, have not seen the need for
this. He added that the US has been trying to create the world for their own
gains." The Russian President added that because of this, regional and global
security had been weakened.
During his speech, Putin used the Russian version of the Latin phrase, Quod
licet Iovi, non licet bovi(what is allowed for god, is not allowed for cattle,)
alluding to the double standards used by Washington.

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US sponsoring Islamic extremism

Putin also touched on the issue of the growth of Islamic State in Syria and Iraq,
and also accused the West of, "turning a blind eye," to the encroachment of
international terrorism into Russia and Central Asia. Putin believes the US has
played a considerable role in sponsoring the growth of Islamic extremism,
using the example of Washington's funding of the Mujahidin in the AfghanSoviet war in the 1980's, which eventually gave birth to the Taliban and
Al-Qaeda.
It never ceases to amaze me how our partners have been guilty of making the
same mistakes time and again. They have in the past sponsored Islamic
extremists who were battling against the Soviet Union, which took place in
Afghanistan. It was because of this the Taliban and Al-Qaeda was created, the
president added.
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) is the latest terrorist organization, which is
destabilizing the world and Putin was scathing of countries that have been
helping to fund the Islamist militants by buying cut price oil they are selling.
Terrorists have been selling oil at really low prices and those countries who
have been buying it and then selling it on, are financing terrorism, which will
eventually come back to bite them, the Russian President said.
Putin all for Nuclear cuts
Relations between Russia and the US have been plummeting for months;
however Vladimir Putin accused the US of using the EU to further its own gains
against Russia. He hit out at the numerous sanctions that have been imposed
on Moscow, saying, "This was a mistake, which has a knock-on effect on
everyone."
The USA, which has implemented sanctions against Russia, is sawing at the
branches, upon which they are sitting, President Putin added.
The reduction of nuclear arsenals was another issue, which was high on the
agenda for the Russian President and once again, he was not afraid of having
a dig at Washington for their reluctance to cut the number of nuclear missiles.
He mentioned that unfortunately many countries see the only way to preserve
their sovereignty is, "To make a nuclear bomb."
The reduction in nuclear arsenals was initially proposed by the Obama
administration and Putin admitted it had potential, before talks about
decreasing weapons stockpiles collapsed.
"Russia has been all for the continuation of talks about the reduction of nuclear
arsenals," and according to President Putin, "Moscow is ready for serious
talks, but without double standards."
Genie out of the bottle
Perhaps Putin's harshest criticism was reserved for the West's creation of color
revolutions and"controlled chaos," which he a likened to "letting the genie out
of the bottle," with particular reference to Ukraine.
"We have been trying to discuss the Ukraine issue with the EU for a long time,
but we were told this was none of our business. They then put two countries
against each other, which has led to countless destruction of infrastructure.
When I asked why did they do this, they just shrug their shoulders and dont
have an answer," Putin added.
President Putin made reference to the Bear defending its territory to take a
swipe at the US for its continued encroachment towards Russias territory. He
is considered the owner of the Taiga, but he, I know for a fact, does not want to
go to a different climatic zone, as it is uncomfortable for him there. However, he
will not give it to anyone else; I think that this should be clear, he said.
The Russian President said that there is no truth whatsoever in claims from the

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West that Russia is interested in empire building and that Moscow is looking to
destabilize the world order. With relations between Russia and the West at a
very low ebb, Putin also hinted Russia will look to develop allies further afield.
"Russia has made its choice we want to develop our economy and develop
democratic values. We work with our counterparts in the Shanghai
Cooperation, the BRICS union for example. We want our opinions to be
respected likewise. We all need to be cautious to not make hasty and
dangerous steps. Some of the players on the global front have forgotten about
the need for this," he said in another barb directed at Washington.
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