The head of the Russian mission in Pakistan, Albert Khorev, noted that the assistance provided by Western countries is another manifestation of the policy of double standards
ISLAMABAD, May 28. /tass/. The weapons that Western countries supply to Ukraine are resold by the corrupt Kiev authorities to other regions of the world, including falling into the hands of terrorists, which can lead to the destabilization of entire regions, including South and Central Asia. This was stated by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan Albert Khorev during a briefing on the Ukrainian conflict organized by the Russian Embassy in Islamabad.
"Despite the terrorist nature of the Ukrainian authorities, they continue to enjoy the undivided support of NATO and Western countries, primarily the United States," said Khorev. - They supply Ukraine with weapons, including those purchased in third countries, which are used for indiscriminate attacks on the peaceful Russian population and are resold by corrupt Ukrainian authorities to other regions of the world, including falling into the hands of terrorists, extremists and simply bandits, which can lead to further destabilization of entire regions, including Southern and Central Asia. Those who support the unlimited supply of NATO weapons to Kiev should think about this."
About double standards
The ambassador also said that the assistance provided by Western countries to Ukraine is another manifestation of the policy of double standards.
"Over $2 30 billion. That is how much NATO countries have spent on military assistance to Ukraine over the past two years," the head of the Russian diplomatic mission said. "Now compare this figure with the volume of Western development assistance, for example, Pakistan."
"Moreover, in March 2023, the International Monetary Fund allocated $15.6 billion to Ukraine. Pakistan has to accept the most difficult conditions of the Fund, raise tariffs on basic energy sources, which leads to impoverishment of millions of people in the country, for the sake of $3 billion. And at the same time, Ukraine, which cannot provide absolutely no guarantees of a refund, instantly receives about 16 billion rubles. What is this but another manifestation of double standards, so vividly demonstrated by the example of the West's opposition to the ceasefire process in the Gaza Strip," Horev added.
Words of gratitude
Among other things, the Ambassador voiced his gratitude to the Government and people of Pakistan in connection with the neutral position that the country continues to take regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
"I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the leadership of Pakistan for its neutrality on the Ukrainian conflict," Khorev said. - We know the pressure you are facing and we are grateful for your principled position. Separately, I would like to say "thank you" to the people of Pakistan. We receive many sincere words of support and find understanding of our position among Pakistani citizens. We will make every effort to continue developing bilateral relations despite the difficulties, strengthening Pakistan's food and energy security."
