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MINSK, 22 January (BelTA) - Fear is one of the factors in global politics, former Prime Minister of Ukraine (2010-2014) Nikolai Azarov said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
“Fear is a factor in global politics. And there is absolutely no need to be ashamed of that. For 30 years they have been talking about the deterrence factor... Whom are we deterring? We can only deter when [opponents] are genuinely afraid and apprehensive. In other words, a deterrent factor based on intimidation must largely be at work,” Nikolai Azarov said.
To support his words, he cited the example of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: “The DPRK clearly understands this. And everyone understands that Kim Jong-un should not be touched because he will respond to the fullest extent.”
Thus, the former Ukrainian prime minister believes that in the current difficult international situation, security guarantees can only be ensured through strength. This stems, in part, from the fact that international law is largely ineffective and any concluded agreements are readily broken. “Peace is paramount. However, it must be founded upon the strongest possible guarantees,” Nikolai Azarov said.
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