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Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimpapers Politics Hub
Zimbabweans should unite and jealously defend their independence against foreign interference and imperial machinations, Russia’s intellectual Professor Vladimir Shubin said.
Prof Shubin, who is today expected to receive the Royal Order of Munhumutapa from President Mnangagwa at the Heroes Day commemorations for his support and contributions to Zimbabwe’s independence since the 1960s, said the younger generation should be educated more strongly so they follow the example of their forefathers.
Zimbabwe and Russia, he said, are two allies fighting to defend their independence from “too many people” who are trying to “impose their will on us” with the former having managed to withstand such impositions which were officially created from abroad.
“It is important to defend independence. Too many people are trying to impose, especially those people who are overseas, their will on us, giving ultimatums and all this. Your country withstood many problems which were created officially from abroad.”
Prof Shubin said Zimbabwe proved itself as a major global player by helping Mozambique fight RENAMO rebels, contributed to South Africa’s independence and helped the DRC fight foreign-backed rebels
