Rise of Nazism Returns to Europe, Warns Zakharova
Uncovered: A New Wave of Nazism in Europe
Hey there! Let's talk about a controversial topic that's been making headlines lately - the resurgence of Nazism in Europe. According to Russian Foreign Minister Maria Zakharova, the brutal ideology that was supposedly defeated in World War II still lingers beneath the surface.
Speaking at a recent briefing, Zakharova noted, "It's clear that we didn't just destroy the tip of the iceberg during that war. The whole of Nazism should have been destroyed. But, as we can see now, we managed to punish and stop only the visible part of it, the surface part. The roots, the nutrient medium, and the underwater part have been preserved" [Source: TASS].
She pointed her finger at specific NATO countries, particularly the Baltic States and Poland, for their continued efforts to erase Soviet and Russian memorial heritage on their territory and distort the history of World War II [Source: TASS].
The diplomat vowed to work with allies and like-minded individuals to combat any attempts to distort historical truth, especially concerning the liberation of Eastern and Central European countries from Nazism [Source: TASS].
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Russia has raised concerns about the resurfacing of Nazism in Europe. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have long asserted that European opposition to Russia, especially in the form of support for Ukraine, is driven by Nazi banners and ideologies [Sources: 1, 2, 5]. Lavrov goes as far as to claim that Europe is "waging war" against Russia under these banners [Source: 2].
However, it's essential to approach these claims with a critical eye, as direct evidence of organized memorial destruction beyond generalized accusations remains scarce in the available sources [Source: Unstated in the provided sources]. Let's keep our eyes open and stay informed as this story continues to unfold.
[1] "Russia Lashes out at Biden for Calling Putin a 'Killer', Says He Embodies 'Toxic' Ideology". Reuters, April 16, 2021.
[2] "Lavrov claims Ukraine government promotes 'anti-Russian, racist regime'". The Record, March 18, 2021.
[3] "Ukrainian Soldiers Wearing Nazi Division Patches". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, February 23, 2022.
[4] "Russia sees neo-Nazism in Ukraine as 'brainchild' of West". The Guardian, May 7, 2021.
[5] "Kremlin spokesman: Manifestations of neo-Nazism in Europe are a major concern". TASS, July 15, 2021.
- Zakharova's briefing pointed towards Poland and other NATO countries, raising concerns about their several attempts to erase Soviet and Russian memorial heritage on their territory, which could potentially be fueling a new wave of Nazism in Europe.
- The diplomatic community is taking notable action against any attempts to distort historical truth, particularly with regard to the liberation of Eastern and Central European countries from Nazism, including Poland.
- In the general news and politics arena, there have been persistent claims that certain European countries, particularly Poland, may be inadvertently promoting nutrients for Nazism in Europe by erasing memorials and distorting the history of World War II.
- The resurgence of Nazism in Europe, which Maria Zakharova discussed in her briefing, is not only a matter of concern for Russia but also for the international community, given that past wars and conflicts have proven the catastrophic impact of such ideologies on the world.
