: opposed to or hostile toward Russia or the Russian people
Moreover, the republican leaderships that had wavered during the coup sought to protect themselves from Moscow's retribution by wrapping themselves in anti-Russian and nationalist flags …—
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In Putin’s view, Ukraine was turning into an anti-Russian state that, if not stopped, could be used by the West to undermine Russia’s domestic cohesion and host NATO forces that would threaten Russia itself.
—Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2024
Peskov added that Russia seeks good relations with both Koreas, saying that Pyongyang is a partner while Seoul has joined the anti-Russian sanctions.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
Poland, a country whose government was (at the time) backsliding on democracy and the rule of law, but was staunchly anti-Russian, was not.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 May 2024
After the war began, a few held out hope that the United States could join China in an anti-Russian coalition.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
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Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2024
Peskov added that Russia seeks good relations with both Koreas, saying that Pyongyang is a partner while Seoul has joined the anti-Russian sanctions.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
Poland, a country whose government was (at the time) backsliding on democracy and the rule of law, but was staunchly anti-Russian, was not.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 May 2024
After the war began, a few held out hope that the United States could join China in an anti-Russian coalition.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Anti-Russian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Russian. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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