Is Western democracy just weaponized chaos? Russia's Zakharova says it breeds pure ‘hatred’

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Western governments, accusing them of using democratic rhetoric to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Speaking about global politics, the European Union, NATO, and international organizations, Zakharova claimed Western institutions promote division and pressure nations that follow different political paths. She also defended groups such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and argued they operate through consensus and diplomacy. Her remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western countries over security, sovereignty, and geopolitical influence.

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