Not everyone likes the stable, gradual rise of our country. There are some who are using the democratic ideology to interfere in our internal affairs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Putin claims some use democratic ideology to interfere in Russia's internal affairs, while others dislike the country's gradual rise.
- In plain terms
- Democracy is being weaponized by outsiders, and not everyone likes Russia's progress.
- What can you take from it?
- External influence and internal dissent are viewed as threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence exists of interference?
- How does Russia respond?
Another view
The claim may overstate foreign meddling.
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