Russia is not becoming assertive, aggressive, or imperial, as many observers claim. We are only claiming what is rightfully ours – a place in the front row of international relations.
俄罗斯并没有像许多观察家们所称的那样，正变得刚愎自用、富于进攻性或帝国主义。我们只是在要求应有的东西—在国际关系前排的一席之地。世界将不得不接受俄罗斯不再是个软弱的国家这一事实。我们有战略利益和国家安全考虑就这么难以理解么？