Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced Western influence during the XXII annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club on October 2, invoking a Russian proverb: “There is no method against scrap except for other scrap.” The statement underscored his dismissive attitude toward what he described as Western attempts to dominate global affairs. Putin emphasized the phrase, noting its recurring relevance in discussions about resistance to external pressures.
Putin Condemns Western Hegemony with Harsh Proverb
