Hypocrisy is a common feature on the world stage.

The do as I say, not as I do approach to diplomacy,

has become a de facto doctrine used by powerful nations

exercising their own self-interest,

while accusing other nations of exercising

their own self-interest.

Take, for example, last week's Russia-Africa summit

held in St. Petersburg.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leaders

of 17 African nations.

At the last summit in 2019, 43 African nations were present.

Nevertheless, Putin took the opportunity in this year's summit

to present himself as a magnanimous leader

easing the plight of nations in need.

He offered up to 50,000 tons of grain exports

to at least six African countries in the next several months,

all for free.

Our country is ready to make up for the Ukrainian grain,

both on commercial bases and free of charge

to those countries in Africa that are in dire need,

especially since we expect a record high harvest this year.

That interpretation provided by Global News.

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