Russian president claims alleged increase of western influence is ‘destablising’Vladimir Putin has weighed into the row over Macedonia’s name-change, accusing the US and its allies of destabilising the Balkans by “asserting their dominant role” in the region.
The Russian president criticised what he described as deliberate efforts to increase western influence in a piece of the world Moscow has long regarded as falling within its own orbit. Related: US throws diplomatic support behind Macedonia name change Related: 'It’s not approximately what is fair': Macedonians prepare to vote on name change Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com