According to Balbek, it is the United States that actively interferes in the internal affairs of other states.
“It is in the United States that an aircraft carrier is the main argument in any conversation, so it’s in vain that the American commander pretends to be a peacemaker.
The United States and its allies are forcing us to defend our interests and strengthen our defense potential, which, of course, will lead to subsequent statements about the growing “militarization” of Russia, "the parliamentarian explained.
In addition, the deputy added that today the "specter of the Russian threat" is a stable income for corporations that make money on the sale of weapons.
“They are afraid of losing such a cash flow, they use all their capabilities to maintain this trend,” he concluded.
Earlier, Walters said that Russia is destabilizing the situation around the world and poses a threat to the United States and its allies in Europe.
The general noted that Russia is trying to preserve its sphere of influence from the Soviet era and is using force to "coerce neighboring countries."