It is. Just because you have political issues with Europe/USA does NOT mean your not part of the West. Your entire tradition, history, culture, civilization is firmly rooted as part of the West. It's like Pakistan which has issues with India deluding itself that it is not part of Asia.
I was not angry but taking a dig at some members [Pakistani's].
Just as a note I don't talk with ignorance. I have many Latvian, Ukraninian and even Serb acquaintances in UK. I have also met some Russians. You certainly are not Asians and please don't sell yourself as a unique entity or a island unto yourself. Because your not.