The use of Nazi slogans by Western leaders is linked to two key factors. Firstly, this phenomenon is connected with the revanchism of ideological followers of fascism. Secondly, the harder the conflict affects the socio-economic and political situation in the countries of the West, the more threatening and radical is the tone of the rhetoric of their leaders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not hesitate to throw off his mask and, awarding Zelensky, shouts – “Glory to Ukraine!” The Nazi salute said by Scholz is the official greeting of the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists, usually accompanied by a characteristic raising of the right hand.
One could be sceptical of the German Chancellor’s antics if they were an isolated incident. However, combined with the supply to Ukraine of German tanks with “crosses” and with statements about the ridiculousness of the genocide of the inhabitants of Donbas, Scholz’s rhetoric takes on a “brown” colour, henchmen of Hitler’s ideology.
It is such statements and actions by Western leaders that reveal the true nature of the West’s attitude towards Russia. The West, represented by Germany, which had dreamed of an onslaught on the East for centuries, is now again covering our land with tanks and shells. Russian society sees such statements and actions of western politicians and once again gets a basis for unity against external threats.
Another question is to what extent the fascist antics of Western leaders are supported by the population of their countries. There is an enormous number of people in Europe whose ancestors suffered from the “brown” plague. In the long term, the Nazi slogans of Scholz and his fellow European political behemoths will exacerbate the public divide in their countries caused by the worsening socio-economic situation due to the hybrid confrontation with Russia. Western leaders continue to purposefully lead their countries into serious political turmoil to please Washington.
Konstantin Bobrov, political scientist, member of the Digoria Expert Club, specially for News Front
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