Moscow reminds West of its history after ‘blatant lie’
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected Finnish claims that Russia breached international rules

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has rejected claims by Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen that Moscow violated the principles outlined in the Helsinki Final Act as a “blatant lie,”instead alleging decades of Western violations of the accord.

Signed in 1975 by 35 countries, the agreement establishes key norms for international relations. It outlines ten principles, including sovereign equality, non-intervention, territorial integrity, peaceful dispute resolution, and respect for human rights. It remains a foundational document for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

In a Telegram post on Tuesday, Zakharova charged Western members of the OSCE with a long list of violations of the accord. She cited the 1974 Greek intervention in Cyprus, NATO’s 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia without UN approval, and the 2008 Western recognition of Kosovo’s independence – describing them as breaches of sovereignty and the non-use of force.

Zakharova also pointed to Germany’s recognition of Slovenia and Croatia in 1991, which she said violated the principle of territorial integrity by encouraging the breakup of Yugoslavia. She cited Croatia’s Operation Storm in 1995 as a breach of the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes. The West’s support for the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine violated the principle of non-intervention, as it backed a movement that led to a change of government, Zakharova added.

Further examples included CIA secret prisons in Lithuania, Poland, and Romania during the 2000s, which contravened the principle of respect for human rights; France’s refusal to recognize Corsican national identity, which breached the right of peoples to self-determination; and Britain’s continued “occupation” of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean despite UN rulings, which she described as a violation of international law.

Zakharova also questioned Valtonen’s professional background, noting her experience in finance and event management rather than diplomacy. She observed a broader trend in the European Union of appointing officials without foreign policy expertise, describing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s training as a “gynecologist” as symbolic of the bloc’s leadership lacking diplomatic credentials.

https://www.rt.com/russia/626054-west-violates-international-norms-zakharova/

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

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The discussion focuses on the current dynamics and possible outcomes of the Russia–Ukraine war and Europe’s escalating posture toward Russia.

Battlefield situation: Russia now controls roughly 99% of Luhansk and 70% of Donetsk, far more than early in the war. The advance is slow but steady. Russia is deliberately taking a cautious approach—inflicting heavy Ukrainian losses (estimated at a 10:1 ratio) rather than making risky rapid advances. Analysts suggest this strategy could make the war drag on for years.

Ukraine’s resilience: Despite population loss and desertions, Ukraine still has a functioning military, and predictions of its imminent collapse are unrealistic. Russia is unlikely to invade deeper into “true Ukrainian” territory to avoid occupation challenges. The war’s end is more likely through political collapse than total military conquest—unless Europe keeps Ukraine afloat with financial aid, such as the proposed €145 billion package.

European stance:

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen framed recent airspace violations, drone incursions, and cyberattacks as “hybrid warfare” by Russia—a coordinated campaign to destabilize Europe.

The speaker rejects her narrative, calling it propaganda to consolidate power within the EU and justify militarization under her leadership. He claims incidents like Baltic airspace “violations” are exaggerated, arguing NATO’s expansion has effectively blockaded Russia in the Baltic Sea.

He warns that further NATO enforcement in the Baltic could provoke a casus belli (cause for war) and potentially trigger a direct conflict with Russia.

Strategic outlook:

Russia’s next likely military objective is Odessa, Ukraine’s key Black Sea port—vital both economically and militarily.

The speaker argues Putin could end the war quickly by destroying Ukraine’s leadership in Kyiv but has chosen restraint.

If the slow-grind strategy continues, Europe’s large-scale rearmament plans (particularly Germany’s) suggest a buildup for a potential larger conflict around 2029, when Western Europe could be militarily ready for confrontation.

Conclusion:
The war’s short-term trajectory will likely remain stalemated unless Putin escalates dramatically. Long-term, Europe’s rearmament and anti-Russian posture risk transforming this conflict into a broader East–West showdown within the next four years.

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

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