Russian Diplomat Compares US Foreign Policy to Chess Game Focused on Profit
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that US foreign policy resembles a major chess game, where Washington consistently seeks to maximize profits, particularly in energy resources, and aims to preserve its global hegemony.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik described US foreign policy as a "major game of chess" driven by profit and a desire to maintain hegemony.
MOSCOW, August 1. /TASS/. Foreign policy is like a major game of chess in which the United States seeks to make profits at every turn, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told TASS.
"This entire process should be viewed as a major game of chess taking place on a large chessboard. Every move is followed by counteraction and efforts to pursue certain goals and strategies. What is happening in different parts of the chessboard should be viewed through different lenses. The American lenses can change, but the key one - at least in the current situation - is about profits," the diplomat said.
According to Miroshnik, the United States is doing everything possible to preserve and strengthen its hegemony. "The Americans can see the growing importance of energy resources. 'You have oil — we’re coming for you!' They first went after Venezuela and then Iran. They are also in favor of isolating Russia in terms of energy trade," he added.
Open Questions
- How will the US respond to these claims?
- What specific actions will Russia take regarding US energy isolation efforts?
