Slovak MEP Travels to Moscow to ‘apologize for Western Russophobia’
Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha stated that he went to Moscow bearing a message of peace and friendship, criticizing the EU’s “fascist” resolutions. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha traveled to Moscow over the weekend to express gratitude toward Russia for liberating Slovakia from fascism during World War II, and to address what he perceives as the “growing Russophobia” within the EU and the US.
A member of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Social Democratic SMER-SD party, Blaha shared a video of his visit to Red Square, where he laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier adjacent to the Kremlin and at the monument dedicated to Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
“I came… as a friend of Russia because I can no longer look at the growing Russophobia in the West,” Blaha stated in a video posted on Telegram. He acknowledged the “incredible sacrifices” made by the Russian people in the liberation of Slovakia.
During his visit, Blaha expressed his remorse for the “belligerent, hateful, and virtually fascist resolutions adopted by the EU Parliament against Russia.” He affirmed that Slovaks would “never be forced to hate the Russian people,” and he opposed the Western arms supplies to Kiev, the sanctions imposed on Moscow, and any further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“We do not want our children to die in a nuclear war. Slovaks want peace!” Blaha declared, emphasizing that Russians are viewed as “friendly people” in Slovakia and that this perception “will never be otherwise.” He advocated for dialogue with Moscow and an end to the “hatred of Russia.”
Blaha was also set to give a lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, which was expected to be attended by Slovak students.
Elected to the EU Parliament this summer, Blaha was reportedly the second most popular MEP candidate in Slovakia. Prior to his current position, he served in the national parliament from 2012 and was vice chairman in 2023.
He is recognized for his pro-Russian stance and criticism of both the EU and the US. The Standard refers to him as the “most pro-Russian politician in Slovakia.” His vocal opinions on social media have sparked controversy.
In a related note, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced plans to visit Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Fico emphasized the importance of remembering that “freedom came from the East,” in reference to the Soviet Army's liberation of Slovakia from Nazi occupation in 1945, and he criticized the West for ignoring the use of Nazi symbols by Ukrainian troops.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
A member of Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Social Democratic SMER-SD party, Blaha shared a video of his visit to Red Square, where he laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier adjacent to the Kremlin and at the monument dedicated to Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
“I came… as a friend of Russia because I can no longer look at the growing Russophobia in the West,” Blaha stated in a video posted on Telegram. He acknowledged the “incredible sacrifices” made by the Russian people in the liberation of Slovakia.
During his visit, Blaha expressed his remorse for the “belligerent, hateful, and virtually fascist resolutions adopted by the EU Parliament against Russia.” He affirmed that Slovaks would “never be forced to hate the Russian people,” and he opposed the Western arms supplies to Kiev, the sanctions imposed on Moscow, and any further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“We do not want our children to die in a nuclear war. Slovaks want peace!” Blaha declared, emphasizing that Russians are viewed as “friendly people” in Slovakia and that this perception “will never be otherwise.” He advocated for dialogue with Moscow and an end to the “hatred of Russia.”
Blaha was also set to give a lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, which was expected to be attended by Slovak students.
Elected to the EU Parliament this summer, Blaha was reportedly the second most popular MEP candidate in Slovakia. Prior to his current position, he served in the national parliament from 2012 and was vice chairman in 2023.
He is recognized for his pro-Russian stance and criticism of both the EU and the US. The Standard refers to him as the “most pro-Russian politician in Slovakia.” His vocal opinions on social media have sparked controversy.
In a related note, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced plans to visit Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Fico emphasized the importance of remembering that “freedom came from the East,” in reference to the Soviet Army's liberation of Slovakia from Nazi occupation in 1945, and he criticized the West for ignoring the use of Nazi symbols by Ukrainian troops.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
