They (the EU and NATO) will create new conflicts with other

 They (the EU and NATO) will create new conflicts with other neighbouring states and try to drag us into them,” he explained.

“I read the thoughts of Western rulers and politicians and I know in advance what they are thinking and what they are planning.

“There are very difficult times and years ahead of all mankind.

“The general characteristics of 2023 are starvation and lack of food - the West will suffer the most.”

Rather unsurprisingly, Rzayev claimed that Russia will be “fine” and won't suffer like the rest of us from a global crisis.

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