Slovak Member of European Parliament Makes Trip to Russia to ‘apologize for Russophobia in the West’
Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha stated that he came to Moscow bearing a message of peace and friendship, while criticizing the EU’s “fascist” resolutions. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha visited Moscow over the weekend, where he shared a video of himself in Red Square, laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall and at the monument dedicated to Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
Blaha, a member of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Social Democratic SMER-SD party, stated that his visit was meant to express gratitude towards the Russian nation for liberating Slovakia from fascism during World War II and to convey his apology for the widespread Russophobia prevalent in the EU and the US.
“I came… as a friend of Russia because I can no longer look at the growing Russophobia in the West,” Blaha said in a video he posted on Telegram. He emphasized that the Russian people have made “incredible sacrifices” for Slovakia’s liberation.
He specifically voiced his regret over the “belligerent, hateful and virtually fascist resolutions adopted by the EU Parliament against Russia,” asserting that Slovaks would never be compelled to harbor hatred towards the Russian people. Additionally, he expressed his opposition to arms deliveries to Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the escalation of the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
“We do not want our children to die in a nuclear war. Slovaks want peace!” Blaha declared, reinforcing that Russians are viewed as a “friendly people” in Slovakia, a sentiment he believes will endure. He called for open dialogue with Moscow and an end to the “hatred of Russia.”
During his visit, Blaha was also slated to give a lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, where he would meet with Slovak students studying there.
Elected to the EU Parliament this summer, Blaha was noted as the second most popular MEP candidate in Slovakia, according to local media. He has been a national parliament member since 2012 and served as vice-chairman since 2023.
Blaha is recognized for his pro-Russian stance and critical views on the EU and the US. The Slovak Standard media outlet characterized him as the “most pro-Russian politician in Slovakia,” while his animated statements on social media have sparked controversy.
Earlier, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. He emphasized that he would ensure the remembrance of the fact that “freedom came from the East,” referring to the Soviet Army’s liberation of Slovakia from Nazi rule in spring 1945. Fico also criticized the West for ignoring Ukrainian troops who use Nazi symbols.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
Blaha, a member of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Social Democratic SMER-SD party, stated that his visit was meant to express gratitude towards the Russian nation for liberating Slovakia from fascism during World War II and to convey his apology for the widespread Russophobia prevalent in the EU and the US.
“I came… as a friend of Russia because I can no longer look at the growing Russophobia in the West,” Blaha said in a video he posted on Telegram. He emphasized that the Russian people have made “incredible sacrifices” for Slovakia’s liberation.
He specifically voiced his regret over the “belligerent, hateful and virtually fascist resolutions adopted by the EU Parliament against Russia,” asserting that Slovaks would never be compelled to harbor hatred towards the Russian people. Additionally, he expressed his opposition to arms deliveries to Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the escalation of the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
“We do not want our children to die in a nuclear war. Slovaks want peace!” Blaha declared, reinforcing that Russians are viewed as a “friendly people” in Slovakia, a sentiment he believes will endure. He called for open dialogue with Moscow and an end to the “hatred of Russia.”
During his visit, Blaha was also slated to give a lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, where he would meet with Slovak students studying there.
Elected to the EU Parliament this summer, Blaha was noted as the second most popular MEP candidate in Slovakia, according to local media. He has been a national parliament member since 2012 and served as vice-chairman since 2023.
Blaha is recognized for his pro-Russian stance and critical views on the EU and the US. The Slovak Standard media outlet characterized him as the “most pro-Russian politician in Slovakia,” while his animated statements on social media have sparked controversy.
Earlier, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. He emphasized that he would ensure the remembrance of the fact that “freedom came from the East,” referring to the Soviet Army’s liberation of Slovakia from Nazi rule in spring 1945. Fico also criticized the West for ignoring Ukrainian troops who use Nazi symbols.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
