Bangladesh, Feb. 18 -- In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, the portrayal of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a malevolent figure by Western policymakers and their propaganda machinery is a recurrent theme. However, a deeper analysis reveals a more nuanced reality – one where Putin emerges as a pivotal figure in steering the world away from the shackles of Western hegemony and towards a multipolar paradigm. This paradigm shift, championed by Putin, is not just about securing Russias interests but about safeguarding the sovereignty and dignity of nations globally, particularly those in the Global South.

The narrative of Putin as a villainous force is not only propagated by Western powers but unfortunately echoed by numerou...