Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said Western countries rely on what he described as their preferred method of post-colonial governance. He listed interference in political and electoral processes, illegal restrictive measures, incitement of discord, information wars and use of the religious factor. According to Shoigu, these methods continue to complicate the situation in various regions of the world. He also said such destructive methods do not bring success where the interests of the people are put first.