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Shoigu Accuses West of Seeking to Fragment Russia into Weak States
(MENAFN) Former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu accused the West of seeking to fracture Russia into “dozens of statelets,” in a stark warning published ahead of National Unity Day.
Shoigu, now secretary of Russia’s Security Council, laid out his concerns in an op-ed for Argumenty i Fakty on Tuesday, emphasizing the resilience of the country’s multi-ethnic society.
He cautioned that “adversaries falsely believe” Russia’s ethnic diversity is a vulnerability, asserting that efforts to destabilize the nation are doomed to fail.
“The attacks on our history, culture, and spiritual values continue unabated, alongside attempts to undermine the harmony and brotherhood among our peoples,” Shoigu wrote.
“Their goal is the de-sovereigntization of our country. They seek to divide our motherland into dozens of statelets,” the former minister added. “The West cannot grasp the essence of Russia’s inter-ethnic relations or the moral strength and unity of our multi-ethnic nation – qualities that enable us to stand resolute against destructive geopolitical methods.”
Russia, while predominantly ethnic Russian at around 80% of the population, also includes more than 100 ethnic minorities and hosts seven Muslim-majority and two Buddhist-majority regions.
The remarks come amid growing tensions with European institutions. Since 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has passed multiple resolutions urging the “decolonization” of Russia. Moscow has denounced these actions, with the Russian Foreign Ministry labeling them as examples of “Russophobia” and “neocolonial chauvinism.”
Shoigu, now secretary of Russia’s Security Council, laid out his concerns in an op-ed for Argumenty i Fakty on Tuesday, emphasizing the resilience of the country’s multi-ethnic society.
He cautioned that “adversaries falsely believe” Russia’s ethnic diversity is a vulnerability, asserting that efforts to destabilize the nation are doomed to fail.
“The attacks on our history, culture, and spiritual values continue unabated, alongside attempts to undermine the harmony and brotherhood among our peoples,” Shoigu wrote.
“Their goal is the de-sovereigntization of our country. They seek to divide our motherland into dozens of statelets,” the former minister added. “The West cannot grasp the essence of Russia’s inter-ethnic relations or the moral strength and unity of our multi-ethnic nation – qualities that enable us to stand resolute against destructive geopolitical methods.”
Russia, while predominantly ethnic Russian at around 80% of the population, also includes more than 100 ethnic minorities and hosts seven Muslim-majority and two Buddhist-majority regions.
The remarks come amid growing tensions with European institutions. Since 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has passed multiple resolutions urging the “decolonization” of Russia. Moscow has denounced these actions, with the Russian Foreign Ministry labeling them as examples of “Russophobia” and “neocolonial chauvinism.”
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