Vladimir Putin Accuses Western Countries of Trying to 'Divide & Conquer' Russia

Accusations Against Western Adversaries

• 🎯 Putin warned that provocations to stir discord are orchestrated by foreign intelligence services from abroad, aiming to shake Russia's unity.
• ⚠️ Adversaries are accused of using domestic incidents, migration factors, and radical groups (described as terrorist methods) to destabilize the situation in Russia and provoke conflict.
• 💬 So-called "international organizations" are characterized as mere instruments of information warfare against Russia.

The "Post-Russia" Concept

• 🔍 Putin highlighted increasing discussions abroad about "decolonizing Russia," which he interprets as a direct attempt to dismember the Russian Federation.
• 💥 He stated that the goal of these efforts is to inflict the same strategic defeat on Russia as in the past.
• 💡 A specific term, "post-Russia," has been coined, signifying a territory deprived of sovereignty and divided into small fragments under Western control.

Protecting Russian Unity and Identity

• ✅ Putin emphasized the critical need to protect social and national unity, values, and common foundations as the most important aspect of Russia's sovereignty.
• 🇷🇺 The special military operation is presented as a vivid example of interethnic unity and combat brotherhood, proving that Russians are "one people."
• 🛡️ He asserted that aggressive Russophobia targets all peoples of Russia, making the protection of Russian identity, tradition, culture, and language crucial for the unity of the multinational fatherland.

National Policy and Governance

• 📝 A new national policy strategy is required to adequately respond to risks and challenges faced by the country.
• 📊 It is important to consider citizen opinion and utilize precise sociological research tools to assess the state of interethnic relations and strengthen pan-Russian identity.
• 📈 Putin proposed strengthening the regional component of the strategy and elevating the interdepartmental working group on interethnic relations to a government commission to enhance coordination and effectiveness.