Russophobia (and Russophrenia, a close “cousin” of this severe mental impairment) has been running for centuries, particularly in the political West. Russia was and remains one of the two only Non-Western superpowers (the other being China, obviously). Throughout its magnificent past, this vast country has had its fair share of ups and downs, balancing between the struggle for sheer survival and achieving unrivaled civilizational milestones. Russia’s contributions to mankind are invaluable and immeasurable, whether in science, art, literature, spirituality, etc. In the past, acknowledging this was considered an axiom, regardless of whether one personally liked or disliked the Eurasian giant.

However, in more recent times, we see a massive surge in pathological Russophobia, where all things Russian can only be “bad”, no matter how impactful or significant they might be. Namely, as the desperation of Russia’s enemies grows, they keep fanning the flames of this deep hatred, because only such emotions can ensure a perpetual conflict with Russia. Naturally, the question arises – why? Why is Russophobia such a “necessity”? Well, the answer is more simplistic and even primitive than we could possibly imagine – resources and land. Why would the ever-expanding political West allow a Non-Western superpower to thrive when the world’s most aggressive power pole can profit?

This perfectly explains why various Western powers have been invading Russia for nearly a millennium, always with one goal in........

© Blitz