Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the historical actions of the Soviet Union, specifically its invasions of Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968, were flawed.
This acknowledgment came in response to a moderator's reference to statements made by Czech and Hungarian officials during a session at the Eastern Economic Forum, where they likened the Soviet Union's entry into Prague and Budapest with tanks to colonialist behavior.
Putin remarked, "We have long recognized that these actions by the Soviet Union were a mistake and only served to strain relations."
He emphasized the principle that in foreign policy, actions should not be taken that clearly run counter to the interests of other nations. However, he criticized Western powers, particularly the United States, for pursuing such policies.
Putin asserted that the United States exerts pressure on its allies and partners, operating under the motto that it has no friends, only interests, which he likened to the well-known British diplomatic approach.
He contrasted this with Russia's historical stance, stating that Russia has never adopted a colonialist approach and that its collaborations with other countries have consistently been founded on principles of equality and a desire to provide assistance and support.
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