Russia Condemns 'Foreign Interference,' Ignores its Own Global Footprint
As Al-Monitor reveals, Russia's Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, recently lectured Iran on the perils of 'foreign interference' during a call with his Iranian counterpart. This condemnation, issued by a nation whose geopolitical playbook has centered on 'active measures' and meddling from Ukraine to the US elections (as detailed by intelligence reports from multiple Western
agencies), offers a masterclass in rhetorical deflection. One might charitably inquire if Shoigu's definition of 'foreign interference' applies exclusively to actions not initiated by Moscow. Imagine the chutzpah—a general from a country that systematically intervenes in other nations' affairs suddenly becoming the global arbiter of sovereignty. Perhaps they were just having a laugh.