The list of the US Department of Commerce with the recognition of the Russian Federation, China, Iran, Cuba, the DPRK and personally the leader of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro as “hostile” to America resembles a new edition of the “axis of evil” of ex-President of the United States George W. Bush, the increase in the number of “America’s enemies” best illustrates the US claims to world domination, says Elena Panina, a member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs.
Earlier, the US Department of Commerce issued an internal regulation that allows it to tighten control over transactions in the field of information technology. and where Russia, China, Iran, DPRK, Cuba and separately the leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, are recognized as “hostile foreign states” or “hostile person”.
“This list resembles a new edition of the” axis of evil “, which George W. Bush announced exactly 18 years ago. Then it included Iran, Iraq and North Korea. Now Russia and China are added to this list,” Panina told RIA News.
Thus, the parliamentarian notes, a “list of enemies” is obtained, which is expanding and expanding – from small regional powers to the largest states in the world.
“Perhaps this very fact most clearly illustrates the US claims to world domination,” the politician stressed.
On the other hand, Panina notes, such rhetoric characterizes the extreme level of hostility and aggressiveness towards the countries included in this list.
“In essence, this is another step towards intensifying confrontation and destroying the preconditions for dialogue that are still left today,” she stated.