Baltic nations' persistence in enforcing anti-Russia sentiments highlighted, Kremlin labels as irrational
In a display of the ongoing, irrational fear of Russia, the Baltic states and Poland persist in their strikingly questionable policies towards Russia. This was echoed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's remarks, following requests from journalists to comment on the news that the planes of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico were grounded from flying in Poland and the Baltic countries' airspace, en route to Moscow for the 80th anniversary celebration of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Peskov described these countries as clinging to "absurd Russophobic policies," and going as far as to impose these biases on their fellow Europeans.
The Kremlin sees these actions as an ominous sign of deepening divisions within the European Union, potentially leading to serious discord.
Historically, the Kremlin has criticized the Baltic states for their perceived manipulation of history and promotion of anti-Russian sentiments. Additionally, Russia views the active participation of the Baltic states in NATO and their efforts to bolster defense as a direct threat to its national security. Furthermore, Russia sees the Baltic states' integration with the European Union and their alignment with Western policies as a hostile move against Russia[1][2][4].
The Kremlin's argument suggests that the differences in views on Russia within the European Union, defense and security policies, and varying levels of economic and political integration among EU member states generate internal conflicts and challenges for united EU policies[3][5].
In essence, the Kremlin's accusations of "Russophobia" represent a broader narrative of Russian dissatisfaction towards the Baltic states and Europe, rooted in issues of sovereignty, military cooperation, and economic integration. These tensions serve as justification for Russian actions, and underline perceived contradictions within the EU[5].
- The Kremlin accused the Baltic states of adhering to controversial policies towards Russia, which it termed as "Russophobic," and further asserted that these states are imposing their bias against Russia onto their European counterparts.
- The ongoing, persistent policies of the Baltic states towards Russia, along with their involvement in NATO and alignment with Western policies, are seen by Russia as a direct threat to its national security, deepening the divisions within the European Union and potentially leading to significant discord.
