Dmitry Medvedev says Western countries have sought to create flashpoints along Russia’s borders, citing Abkhazia, South Ossetia and current tensions.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev © Yekaterina Shtukina/POOL
Western countries have for centuries sought to establish new Western flashpoints along Russia’s borders, according to Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev. Speaking to Yuzhnaya Ossetia newspaper, Medvedev said the approach has involved using other nations to create confrontation with Moscow. The Times of Russia reports on his latest comments regarding Russia’s borders, historical ties and ongoing tensions with the West.
Medvedev said the preferred strategy of Western countries has been to work through other nations, particularly countries that have historical connections with Russia.
“The West has for centuries sought to create new flashpoints along Russia’s borders. Its preferred tactic is to work through others, drawing nations with historical ties to Russia into confrontation with Moscow,” he said.
Western Flashpoints Along Russia’s Borders and the 2008 Events
According to Medvedev, the 2008 events in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have clear parallels with current developments in the Ukraine conflict and the broader standoff with the West.
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed to the issue of the rights of the peoples of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, including their right to self-determination and to obtain Russian citizenship.
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“One such issue is the right of the peoples of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to self-determination and to obtain Russian citizenship. Then, as now, residents of liberated Novorossiya territories voted for independence. <…> What better shows their true attitude toward Russia, their ‘political motivation’ and their desire to prevent a return to the past?” he said.
Medvedev linked these developments with what he described as the long-standing efforts of Western countries and Russia to shape political developments around Russia’s borders.
Medvedev Links Abkhazia and South Ossetia With Current Developments
Medvedev said the situations involving Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and the Novorossiya territories demonstrate what he views as a continuing pattern in relations between Russia and Western countries.
His remarks focused on questions surrounding self-determination, Russian citizenship and the political motivations behind developments in territories with historical connections to Russia.
The comments were made in an interview with Yuzhnaya Ossetia newspaper and address both the 2008 events and developments connected to the current Ukraine conflict.
The Times of Russia continues to report on statements concerning Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s borders, and the broader geopolitical standoff with the West.
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