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In reply to the discussion: Ukraine Violence Spreads: At Least One Killed in Odessa Riots [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,306 posts)69. No, the far right EU parties are supporting Putin
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France's Le Pen, in Moscow, blames EU for new 'Cold War'
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Front, blamed the European Union for declaring a new Cold War on Russia that would hurt all concerned, Russian media reported on Saturday as she paid an official visit to Moscow.
Europe-Russia relations are at their lowest ebb in decades after President Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea prompted the EU to impose sanctions on dozens of prominent Russian officials and lawmakers.
However Le Pen, along with other Eurosceptic leaders of the far left and nationalist right, believe the original fault lies with Brussels for offering closer ties with Ukraine, a move Russia opposes.
"I am surprised a Cold War on Russia has been declared in the European Union," French National Front leader Le Pen said at a meeting with Sergei Naryshkin, speaker of the Russian parliament's lower house.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/12/us-ukraine-crisis-le-pen-russia-idUSBREA3B09I20140412
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Front, blamed the European Union for declaring a new Cold War on Russia that would hurt all concerned, Russian media reported on Saturday as she paid an official visit to Moscow.
Europe-Russia relations are at their lowest ebb in decades after President Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea prompted the EU to impose sanctions on dozens of prominent Russian officials and lawmakers.
However Le Pen, along with other Eurosceptic leaders of the far left and nationalist right, believe the original fault lies with Brussels for offering closer ties with Ukraine, a move Russia opposes.
"I am surprised a Cold War on Russia has been declared in the European Union," French National Front leader Le Pen said at a meeting with Sergei Naryshkin, speaker of the Russian parliament's lower house.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/12/us-ukraine-crisis-le-pen-russia-idUSBREA3B09I20140412
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http://euobserver.com/news/123453
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It cites numerous examples of far-right parties participating in events attended by or organised by Russian policymakers.
A congress held by Italys Northern League in December last year, for example, was attended by Austrian, Flemish, Dutch and Swedish far-right leaders as well as Vikto Zubarev, an MP for United Russia, Putins party.
Hungarys Jobbik and Greeces Golden Dawn are both invited to the Russian National Forum organised by a group with close ties to Putin to be held later this year.
Admiration for Putin also extends to Europes softer right-wing. Nigel Farage, leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party, has openly backed Putin as a skillful "operator".
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/123887
A congress held by Italys Northern League in December last year, for example, was attended by Austrian, Flemish, Dutch and Swedish far-right leaders as well as Vikto Zubarev, an MP for United Russia, Putins party.
Hungarys Jobbik and Greeces Golden Dawn are both invited to the Russian National Forum organised by a group with close ties to Putin to be held later this year.
Admiration for Putin also extends to Europes softer right-wing. Nigel Farage, leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party, has openly backed Putin as a skillful "operator".
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/123887
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You don't think Putin order Ukrainian military into UKRAINE? Jesus freaking Christ. nt
EmilyAnne
May 2014
#18
The real issue is that Russia's fascists back Putin as do fascists throughout Europe.
pampango
May 2014
#65
Yes, far-right support for Putin is more sinister and worthy of condemnation
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#71
It was Russia that took control of Crimea with its troops, not the USA
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#75
Invading a country and then organising a referendum in the section you've taken
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#77
It's disgusting to see "Dems are as bad as Republicans" and "Russians were defending themselves"
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#79
Fuck. It's hard to see how it ends in anything but huge violence after that
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#8
This is a major escalation. I think the current version of Ukraine is about to become history.
Comrade Grumpy
May 2014
#10
I thought we were talking about the provinces Russian was likely to take over
muriel_volestrangler
May 2014
#44