"This is a vivid example of the worst colonial policy in the spirit of European countries. It is very regrettable that Finland follows the bad example of its older European brothers from the century before last, when they, under the propaganda sauce of the 'civilizational mission', were simply engaged in the division of the natural resources of the African continent, and the people inhabiting it were turned into slaves," Babakov said.
"In such a situation, our European partners really do not like the position of Russia, which offers African countries equal partnership and mutually beneficial relations while preserving the sovereignty of their states," the he said.
"Over the long years of interaction, the African peoples have become convinced of the sincerity and honesty of our attitude towards them. The Russian side is interested in strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation with African countries," Babakov also stated.
"Until 1917, Finland was part of the Russian Empire and gained independence by a happy accident as a result of the forced abdication of Emperor Nicholas II in March 1917, who also bore the title of Grand Duke of Finland. Therefore, first of all, I want to appeal to the friendly people of Finland – are you sure that you need a government that does not remember its own history?" the parliamentarian concluded.