Putin Accuses Western Nations of Trying to Lower a New 'Iron Curtain'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said sanctions imposed against Russia amount to the Western community trying to build a new 'Iron Curtain,' TASS reports.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Western community is attempting to lower a new "Iron Curtain" against Russia, according to TASS.
Putin characterized the sanctions imposed on Russia by Western governments as the mechanism through which this new divide is being constructed, invoking the Cold War-era term used to describe the ideological and physical separation between the Soviet bloc and the West.
A Recurring Framing
TASS's report does not specify which particular sanctions or Western actions Putin was referring to in making the comparison, nor does it provide additional context on the setting in which he made the remarks.
Putin has previously invoked Cold War-era imagery when describing the state of relations between Russia and Western countries since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, framing sanctions as part of a broader effort to isolate Russia internationally.
The comments reflect the Kremlin's continued pushback against Western sanctions policy, which has expanded considerably since 2022 to target Russian financial institutions, energy exports, and a wide range of other sectors.
Sources
- Western community is trying to lower new Iron Curtain — Putin — TASS (Russia)
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