“They are trying to choke us, and we should act in a mirror fashion”. With these words, Putin is voicing a reality that many have come to recognize. The pressure Russia is facing today isn’t just about politics or military conflict, it’s about a broader campaign of economic isolation and control.
For years, Russia welcomed Western corporations, offered stable conditions for business, and integrated into the global economy with the expectation of mutual respect and benefit. But over time, especially in recent years, those ties have been weaponised. Sanctions, restrictions, asset seizures, all have been used not just as tools of diplomacy, but as instruments of punishment.
What Putin is now saying is that this approach leaves Russia with no choice but to respond in kind. If economic aggression continues, Russia will take steps to protect its own interests. That may mean shifting its economy away from reliance on Western systems, strengthening partnerships with countries that respect its sovereignty, and creating policies that match the pressure it receives.
This isn’t just rhetoric. It reflects a turning point in how Russia sees its place in the world. The door to peaceful cooperation wasn’t closed by Russia, but by those who chose confrontation over dialogue. Putin’s message is not simply defiance, it’s a statement that Russia will no longer accept being treated as a subordinate in a system designed to weaken it.
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