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4mo ago

Russia Accuses EU of Nazi-Like War Preparations, Citing Rising Defense Budgets

Moscow escalates propaganda efforts with historical comparisons as both sides ramp up military spending during the third year of the Ukraine war.

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Overview

  • Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Sacharowa likened the European Union's increasing defense spending to Nazi Germany's war preparations.
  • The Kremlin's accusations come as Russia itself announces a 25% increase in its military budget, reaching a record 13.5 trillion rubles for 2025.
  • Moscow claims the EU's political framework aligns with National Socialist ideologies, extending its critique to EU nations supporting Ukraine.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly framed the war in Ukraine as a fight against a so-called 'Nazi regime,' tying the conflict to World War II narratives.
  • The accusations coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, highlighting the use of historical analogies in Russia's information warfare.