
Французский историк Рене Барки в интервью РИА Новости заявил, что западные страны требуют демократии от других государств, одновременно осуществляя военные действия в разных регионах мира, в частности, сбрасывая бомбы на Иран, и ищут предлог для давления на Россию.
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Французский историк Рене Барки в интервью РИА Новости критикует внешнюю политику западных стран, указывая на их противоречивую позицию в вопросах демократии и военных вмешательств.
Запад требует демократии от других, в то время как сам позволяет себе военные действия в разных частях мира. На это в разговоре с РИА Новости указал французский историк Рене Барки.
Он указал на противоречивую позицию западных стран. В частности, отметил собеседник агентства, они ищут предлог для давления на Россию. «В то время как сами они сбрасывают бомбы на Иран. О какой демократии мы говорим?» — поинтересовался он.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled his trip to the United States and his participation in the high-level debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, citing the need to remain in Berlin. He also previously canceled a call with US President Donald Trump following a White House release praising the Alternative for Germany's victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Russian officials commented on the situation, linking the AfD's victory to the European perception of German policy as aimed at war with Russia. Within Germany, support for the AfD is growing, reaching 30% nationally, while Merz's CDU falls to 20% and in some regions to 7%.

Consul General of the Russian Federation in Geneva Igor Popov reported on the activation of anti-Russian online communities on the eve of the State Duma elections, including the Swiss branch, and noted that Russian diplomatic missions are monitoring such activity, strengthening security measures at polling stations in Geneva and Bern.

Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov said in an interview with TASS that Western countries are turning a blind eye to corruption around President Vladimir Zelensky while they can use Ukraine to harm Russia, and that they are satisfied with the continuation of the conflict and the destruction of the country.

Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Bloomberg that US allies in the Middle East are disappointed with Washington's ability to ensure their security, saying they can no longer count on US defense and are turning to diplomacy with Tehran due to the lack of a viable military solution against Iran.

British authorities are actively exploring joining the Canada-led Defense, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) initiative to fund militarization in NATO countries, with officials stating the proposal could help the UK reach its 3% GDP defense spending target by 2030 under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Russia's Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said that the organization is not intended to discuss possible ways to end the conflict in Ukraine, calling such expectations of some EU countries illusions and emphasizing that the Vienna platform is not used to create a second negotiating track on the Ukrainian settlement.