Russia-Israel relations severed amid Gaza crisis: Fedorov

In a powerful statement, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Karachi Andrey V. Fedorov, revealed that Russia has severed its diplomatic relations with Israel due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Describing the atrocities in Gaza as beyond words, Fedorov emphasized that Russia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel.

“The situation in Gaza cannot be put into words,” Fedorov stated during a lecture titled “The End of World War II and the Emergence of the New Global System,” organized by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Karachi University.

He stressed that the United Nations Security Council, under the UN Charter, bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, though reforms within the UN structure are necessary given the rapidly changing global landscape.

Fedorov also shed light on the growing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia, noting that the two nations have signed multiple agreements in recent times, and a breakthrough is expected soon. “Pakistan-Russia relations are evolving daily, and we anticipate significant developments in the near future,” he said, acknowledging ongoing diplomatic discussions.

The Consul General criticized the shift from international law to ambiguous and arbitrary rules, a move primarily fueled by Western countries. He argued that despite their declining global influence, the West continues to project itself as a “civilized” force while pressuring others to follow their decrees. “They continue to try to enforce their will through pressure and blackmail, all while concealing their arrogance,” Fedorov remarked.

Reflecting on Europe’s colonial past, Fedorov condemned the history of European powers using force to suppress rivals, from the colonial era to the world wars. In contrast, he praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s consistent advocacy for the restoration of international law.

The Consul General also discussed the painful legacy of European colonialism, recalling that after WWII, Belgium maintained “human zoos” where African people were displayed like animals for public entertainment. “These were not isolated incidents; some countries even had laws that forbade people from having children,” he said, condemning the West’s hypocrisy in denying such atrocities while continuing to support Nazi-like ideologies.

Fedorov’s comments turned personal when he highlighted the Soviet Union’s immense sacrifice during WWII, in which 27 million Soviet citizens lost their lives. “It is nearly impossible to find a family that was not affected by this tragedy,” he added, emphasizing that such sacrifices would never be forgotten despite efforts by malicious forces to rewrite history.

On the situation in Ukraine, Fedorov pointed out that a significant portion of Ukraine’s population speaks Russian and identifies as Russian, further reinforcing Russia’s deep historical ties to the region. In response to a question regarding global finance, Fedorov predicted the eventual decline of the U.S. dollar’s dominance.

He revealed that Russia is already working on preliminary plans to address key global challenges. “We are confronting the critical issues of our time,” he concluded. Fedorov also expressed his concerns about the centuries-old injustices perpetuated by Western colonial powers, pointing out that the West’s welfare system is largely built on the exploitation of global resources.