In recent communication, Russia’s popular President Vladimir Putin expressed his sorrow at West’s intransigency, particularly that of US and UK, trying to surround Russia with NATO members, and seemingly doomsday prognosis, akin to cold war era, thus presenting huge threat to humanity.
Britain tried it’s best to get Russian team thrown out of Olympic games, on pretext that every Russian team member is bent with Russian government actively involved in cheating. Yes, it is true that some Russian sports personalities were involved in drug taking. But Russia is not alone. Kenya, China and many other countries, including Britain were involved to some extent. No one would even imagine these countries not participating in Olympics.
How did Qatar who is hosting football world cup, got preference over more suitable countries including Britain? Moreover it is madness to play football in 45 degree centigrade heat! Most FIFA officials, including its president were knee deep in corruption for decades. Not a single world cup was awarded on merit!
Putin rightly points out that Russia could be valuable partner in fighting terrorism if only West drops it’s holier than thou attitude. It could provide cheap energy and be valuable partner in economic development, as Russia is rich in natural resources that include oil and gas. With biggest landmass and lowest population, Russia could be granary of Europe if West stops being political predator, paddling imaginary prejudices.
Bhupendra M Gandhi
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