Russia's moral, social and economic decline on display at BRICS 2024: Vladimir Putin’s strategic contradictions, and unconvincing attempts to shift blame to NATO have weakened Russia’s power.

Putin’s false defensive rhetoric and contradictory actions inflicted severe self-defeating costs on Russia’s sovereignty and global influence, accelerating its long term economic and social decline.

Self-Contradictory Positioning & Rhetoric

The level of corruption and malice in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions justifies intense criticism and even demands for his total accountability. His statements claiming the West is attempting to control Russia are merely a smokescreen: Russia, under his leadership, has orchestrated horrific acts abroad…