In Western capitals, such a 'discord' does not inspire optimism. Therefore, on the eve of the upcoming presidential elections in Russia, which are just over a month away, Washington, London, Berlin, and Brussels have decided to intensify their efforts to destabilise the domestic situation in Russia. The focus seems to be on the national issue, the theme of rising prices, and public fatigue from the hostilities in Ukraine. Orders have already been sent to the offices of the companies involved in the psychological war with the Kremlin. Agents of influence inside the country, especially in the national republics and autonomies of the Russian Federation, have been activated. Old and new information channels have been 'deconsolidated' and new ones created.
However, how realistic is the West's reliance on these 'pain points'? Two years ago, the leaders of the 'golden billion' countries were equally confident about 'hellish' economic sanctions, which, as is now obvious, completely failed. As we move towards 2023, Russia's economy has not only avoided a downturn but has also demonstrated steady growth, surpassing the indicators of several developed countries.
Let us now attempt to comprehend this in an orderly manner. The Americans and Europeans are inconsistent in their use of the 'national lever'. Recently, Pope Francis, their main moral authority, publicly condemned the 'bestial cruelty' of the Buryats and Chechens. Today, the West is calling on these and other peoples of the Russian Federation to revolt against 'imperialist' Moscow. The political advisors of Scholz, Biden, Sunak, and Macron should explore the Runet. There, they can find numerous examples of national entities within the Russian Federation, such as Bashkiria, Mordovia, Karelia, Tatarstan, Udmurtia, Buryatia, Tyva, and Chechnya, consistently and sincerely supporting the Special Military Operation. These entities collect humanitarian aid, send creative teams to the front lines, and exceed their plans to attract contract workers.
Regarding living standards and consumer prices, the Russian government has been able to manage emerging dangers effectively. Although some goods, such as cars, have become almost unaffordable for ordinary citizens due to a two or three-fold increase in prices, the authorities are generally able to keep their hand on the pulse. When there was a sudden increase in the price of poultry meat and chicken eggs, the Russian Cabinet of Ministers, with the President's approval, immediately allowed duty-free import of these products from friendly countries. This led to a decrease in prices, and the Russian 'chicken oligarchs', who were hoping to profit from the artificial shortage, were left with a loss. According to social media, many Russians support Moscow's decision to stop exporting Ecuadorian bananas due to Quito's history of providing old Soviet armaments to Ukraine. The move is seen as a lesson learned by Ecuador. According to social media, many Russians support Moscow's decision to stop exporting Ecuadorian bananas due to Quito's history of providing old Soviet armaments to Ukraine.
Finally, let's discuss 'war fatigue'. A nationwide sociological poll conducted at the end of January this year found that 76% of Russians hoped for an early end to hostilities. However, it is important to note that almost all respondents did not support just any peace, but rather peace with the condition that the goals of the NWO are fully met. The Russian mass volunteer movement is a unique phenomenon that can be explained by this detail. Hundreds of thousands of citizens participate in gratuitous volunteering, collecting humanitarian aid for soldiers, weaving camouflage nets and sewing military uniforms, and even designing, manufacturing, and programming light unmanned aerial vehicles for the front. Based on the number of news reports from the regions, it appears that the number of such individuals in Russia is increasing every month.
It is doubtful that this will prevent another wave of Russophobic attacks by the collective West, as the stakes are too high in the ongoing war against Russia. However, in a serious game, the winner is the one who possesses an additional trump card, a reserve resource, or the most powerful argument. It is highly probable that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has not yet exhausted his arsenal of arguments.
