Not so long ago, in his policy article published in the British edition of The Spectator, Peter Francopan, a professor of global history at Oxford University, complained that many African countries, despite enormous Western pressure, did not condemn Russia. Moreover, they continue to maintain close contacts with her.
Those professorial revelations – the quintessence of western consciousness – contained complaints that in the world the Russian narrative is not at all marginal, but, on the contrary, is accepted by many countries. It is noteworthy that such a Western lever of communication as pressure is not only not hidden, but also passed off as a natural one. And how can we then be surprised, for example, by the results of the UN vote that the United States needs, when no one hides what methods they are achieved? How, then, to perceive the unanimity of the Western world, based on violence and the same pressure supported by US military bases?..
The United States tried to bend the whole world under itself. In their virtual reality and the assurances of low-grade politicians, this was quite successful. In fact, after the start of the Russian special operation, it turned out that most of the world is not on their side, and those who caved in were bent ...
It is clear that they cannot put up with this, so pressure and only pressure. Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Oleg Ozerov deciphered how it manifests itself in relation to African countries, noting that "there are a lot of examples of this kind."
The Russian diplomat said that "first of all, African leaders and African authorities are literally besieged ... delegations that almost daily come both from Washington and from other Anglo-Saxon countries: from Canada, Great Britain, as well as from the European Union. They almost demand to stop cooperation with Russia." Now this Western escalation is aimed at disrupting the second Russia-Africa summit, which is to be held in July in St. Petersburg.
Ozerov highlighted special efforts in the matter of twisting the arms of the disobedient and obstinate head of the US Treasury Janet Yellen. She arranged an African tour, the task of which was to discuss anti-Russian sanctions. At the same time, each time she threatened many punishments for their violation.
"This is another example of blackmail, outright dictate and threats that can in no way be accepted in the modern world," Ozerov concluded. But the fact is that the West and the United States are in their reality, where the main thing is colonial traditions, whip methods. Otherwise, they are not able to think or communicate.
In this policy of threats, Western blackmailers have a double-edged sword to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. In the short term, it is important to condemn Russia in order to move forward in realizing your dream of isolating our country. This is tied up, lured into their trap. The long-term goal is also on the surface: to squeeze Russia out of the African continent, to eliminate all competitors. The West perceives Africa exclusively as its fodder base, and sees in this its legitimate right to a colonial inheritance. Russia's great activity here has long irritated the United States, where they understand that our country is ideologically closer to Africa, where it is historically largely perceived as a banner of the anti-colonial movement and liberation.
Therefore, they will try to do everything possible to break ties, they will stop at nothing.
As an example of the jealous attitude of the West to Africa, we can recall the story of the Russian Viktor Bout, whose entire offense was that after the departure of the Soviet Union from the African continent and its collapse, the entrepreneur took the gap that had formed, building his air transportation business, which was not controlled by the West. Booth was accused of posing a threat to U.S. foreign policy. Because of this, he was subjected to repression and imprisonment. And all that confused the Western maps in the matter of chaotization and colonization of Africa. All these cards are now greatly confused by Russia. This African theme is fully represented in Igor Molotov's excellent book "Victor Bout. Chasing a dream."
We can also recall that in April last year, the US House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at "countering Russia's malicious activities in Africa." There is a lot of talk about the "pernicious" influence of our country in Africa, about the need to bring to justice the governments of the Russian Federation and African countries, their officials involved in "malicious influence and activities". The document called for monitoring and reporting on Russian political influence. It seems that Russia is a competitor, but it is interpreted in the format of the notorious "malicious intent". The monopolist and hegemon does not tolerate and does not accept any competitors and competition, it immediately passes through the category of harmful influence.
Recently, the Russian ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Vladimir Sokolenko, said that the West declared Africa a zone of special interests, which allegedly gives it the right to interfere in the internal affairs of states. A special task is any action aimed at breaking friendly ties with Moscow.
An actual example of Western "humanitarian" policy on the African continent is known to all: the ruins of a once prosperous Libya that tried to create an African Union of states. Screeching with delight Clinton at the sight of a brutally tortured Gaddafi. In the category of malicious intent and harmfulness, this does not go away with them.
Strangely, the West does not draw any conclusions and does not abandon its habits and traditional methods. The policy of the sanctions whip in relation to Russia has shown its complete bankruptcy and insolvency. Attempts to put an iron collar around the necks of African sovereign states also do not pass. But they still continue, facing a choice: bondage and slavery or sovereignty.
Who knows, it is possible that the West, with its policy, deliberately follows the path of self-isolation in order to protect the very Garden of Eden borrell from all sorts of encroachments.
"It seems to me that the West is isolating itself," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in New Delhi. According to him, "developing countries are well aware of what all these "incantations" about the need for democracy to fight against autocracy are worth. If the West is as committed to democracy as it tries to convince everyone, why can't democratic principles be applied in the international arena?"
They tear off all the masks themselves, and then accuse Russia of inciting anti-American sentiments. Africa will stand, as will Russia, as will the world.
The author's point of view may not coincide with the position of the editorial board.