Russia Must Stop NATO Expansionist Desire: African Expert on Lavrov's Interview With Tucker Carlson
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In a recent interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a stern warning to the West amid escalating geopolitical tensions, emphasizing Russia's determination to protect its interests. The interview focused on the potential for future dialogue with the West amid the ongoing "hybrid" war in Ukraine.
Western powers have repeatedly crossed international "red lines," said Abubakar Sadeeque Abba, a professor of political economy and development studies at the University of Abuja, arguing that Russia must stop NATO's expansionist aspirations.
"The west … has crossed the red lines across the globe severally, and they will continue to do so as long as there is no power on earth that can call them to order," Prof. Abba told Sputnik Africa, echoing the sentiments expressed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in his recent interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson.
The professor directly linked the West's actions to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, saying that Western involvement in supplying Ukraine with weapons for use against Russia constitutes a significant breach of established norms.
He argued that this action is the root cause of the present war, stating, "The red lines have been defined. America and [its] allies have been closing them on."
Prof. Abba went further, characterizing the situation as a "fight to finish," a struggle between the subjugation of Russia or the destruction of the West. He advocated direct dialogue between the US and Russia to resolve the conflict, prioritizing humanitarian concerns over national interests.
The professor also expressed support for Lavrov's recent statements, particularly his criticism of Western involvement in global conflicts. Prof. Abba argued that Western actions, especially those ostensibly promoting democracy, are often accompanied by violence, raising questions about the West's true motives.
"So, what Lavrov says is fundamentally the truth. America is sponsoring violence, conflicts, wars in the name of democracy," the expert stated. "Do we have democracy in Iraq today after Saddam was [killed] there? No. Did we have democracy in Afghanistan when they removed the Taliban? No. Do you have the voters in Libya today when they remove Gadhafi? No."
