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Quote By Henry Kissinger
The attitude of the West and of Russia towards a crisis like Ukraine is diametrically different. The West is trying to establish the legality of any established border. For Russia, Ukraine is part of the Russian patrimony.
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger
Former US Secretary Of State And National Security Advisor
Henry Kissinger, Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of State, played a key role in shaping 20th-century diplomacy with a realpolitik approach.
Explanation Of The Quote
This quote contrasts the perspectives of the West and Russia regarding territorial disputes like the crisis in Ukraine. The West focuses on upholding international law and borders, while Russia views Ukraine as historically and culturally linked to its own identity.
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