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"It is "impossible" for Western countries to isolate Russia despite sanctions against Moscow that pose a "threat to the entire world," Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday As much as some would like to isolate Russia, it is impossible,"

the president said at an economic forum in Vladivostok, Russia's Far East. Despite the wave of sanctions, Russia “has lost nothing and we will lose nothing,” Putin assured. “The corona pandemic has given way to new global challenges that threaten the world. I'm talking about the sanctions fever of the West," the Russian president said.

West “in decline”

Furthermore, at the Asia-focused forum, he also praised the "growing role" of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region in global affairs. In contrast, he considers the West to be in decline. He met several Asian leaders, including Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's controversial junta. The vast majority of countries in the Pacific region do not accept the destructive logic of the sanctions,” Putin continued. “A creative collaboration will open up enormous opportunities for our people.

” grain

Finally, Putin also talked about grain exports from Ukraine, which he says largely go to European countries and not to developing countries that are in dire need. This could lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe," Putin said. “Maybe we should think about a way to limit the export of grain and other foodstuffs through this route,” he said. Putin promised to discuss the matter with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, one of the signatories to the grain deal.