Medvedev: The world is tired of the West's imposition of a rules-based order

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, made harsh criticisms of Western countries in an interview with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Medvedev argued that developments in the Middle East demonstrate that the international system must move away from a unipolar structure.

Stating that the world is tired of the decision-making style of Western countries and the imposition of an approach defined as a "rules-based order," Medvedev said, "The world must move toward multipolarity and take into account the views of all states, not just one single state."

Claiming that Russia does not threaten Europe or the West, Medvedev said that Moscow has no expectations other than "normal dialogue and calm cooperation" with European countries. According to Medvedev, the rhetoric of a "Russian threat" is a justification used to manipulate public opinion, garner support in elections, and increase military budgets.

Touching on the issue of relations with the West, Medvedev claimed that Russia had tried to establish normal relations in the past, but that this process was disrupted due to sanctions and the rejection of cooperation. He argued that Western countries are seeing the consequences of these decisions through energy prices, inflation, and difficulties experienced with certain basic goods.

US BASES AND THE SOUTH CAUCASUS MESSAGE

Medvedev claimed that US military bases in other countries have also turned into a source of problems rather than a guarantee of security. Stating that American bases were long seen as elements of stability in regions, Medvedev said that these expectations have not been met.

Expressing that Russia is not trying to "take someone else's place," Medvedev stated that Moscow is in favor of establishing friendly relations with its neighbors, including Iran. Stating that Russia is aware of its responsibility as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and as a nuclear power, Medvedev expressed that his country is not seeking hegemony.

In his assessment regarding the South Caucasus, Medvedev argued that some countries are trying to "stir things up" in the region and divide countries, noting that Russia is watching this process with caution. Citing Georgia's NATO membership process as an example, Medvedev claimed that this approach leads to conflict.

Medvedev also criticized the Western media's approach to Russia and Iran, claiming that Western countries do not support those who "love their own countries," but rather those who "love the Anglo-Saxon world." Medvedev said that the existence of Russia, Iran, China, India, and the Global South makes the world more complex and multi-centered.

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