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• GOVERNMENT 220

• Caleb Sierra Mr. Limon Government Current Events in Foreign Policy Link: https://www.foxnews.com/world/putin-lambasts-us-gods-messenger-world-order-changing President Vladimir Putin harshly criticizes the United States's position on foreign affairs. A speech by Putin in St. Petersburg on June 18th, 2020, accuses Washington of believing it is "God's messenger." Putin gave the address, and he gave it to warn the United States of a change in the world order. A world order in which the U.S. has historically triumphed. The Cold War solidified the United States' power and authority in the modern age. Putin describes the United States' role after victories in the Cold War and past historical events as damaging and manipulative. Putin exclaims, "After declaring victory in the Cold War, the United States proclaimed itself to be God's messenger on Earth," he also states "They seem to ignore the fact that in the past decades, new powerful and increasingly assertive centers have been formed." The war in Ukraine has caused a public outcry for Russia to stop its tyrannical acts. The invasion of Ukraine was an illegal and deadly invasion that threatens the stability of Europe. The Putin administration and government have used propaganda to drive their political ambitions. Putin rushes to blame sanctions from the United States and other countries as fear of Russia's rising power. Russia h