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) have become.

It is important that the BRICS countries, as well as many other states, are focused on their own development and constructive international cooperation.

The vast majority of world players do not succumb to persuasion to impose sanctions against Russia, or at least expose us to open criticism, ”she said.

According to her, Russia will continue to promote on the world stage the principles of the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in internal affairs and international cooperation based on a balance of interests.

“For these purposes, we will continue to actively cooperate with like-minded people from the


BRICS, the CSTO, the SCO, and other friends and partners,” Zakharova stressed.

The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the countries that have chosen a multipolar system get the opportunity to preserve their cultural and civilizational identity, build their domestic and foreign policies based on the interests of their own people.

“After all, this is true freedom and independence.

States that do not want to follow someone else's instructions may not be integrated into the neoliberal agenda, remain committed to traditional spiritual and moral values ​​developed by mankind over millennia, ”she said.

Earlier, Zakharova announced US attempts to prevent the formation of a multipolar world system.

Full interview with a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.