Francois Hollande
Russia’s participation in resolving international conflicts is dictated by its desire to test the ability of Western countries to counter. In an interview with several European publications, said the President of France Francois Hollande, reports on Monday, March 6, The Guardian.
“Russia is approved as a world power (…). Russia is using all means to influence public opinion”, — leads edition of the words of the French leader. Hollande also said that “ideology is not the same as in the days of the Soviet Union, but often use the same tools plus new technologies.”
He called to “unmask the ideological operation”, which carries Russia in the world. “We need to explain who is who and who funds what. And why all these extreme right-wing movements in one degree or another connected with Russia”, — said Hollande.
The President stressed the need to continue dialogue with Moscow, adding that he never ceased contacts with the Russian authorities.