Russian Senator: Europe Militarizing Economy to Overcome Crisis, Using Russia as Common Enemy
L'essentiel
- Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov stated that European countries are militarizing their economies to combat the economic crisis, using propaganda about a war with Russia to justify it.
- He believes Russia is designated as an "enemy at the gates" to maintain Western unity and NATO's relevance.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Senator Alexey Pushkov suggests European countries are using economic militarization as a strategy to overcome their current economic crisis, framing Russia as a common enemy to foster unity.
MOSCOW, June 22. /TASS/. By militarizing their national economies, European countries are seeking to overcome the effects of the economic crisis in Europe, said Alexey Pushkov, who heads the information policy commission of Russia’s upper house of parliament, the Federation Council.
"When they say they are getting ready for a war with Russia in 2029-2030, this is propaganda, but only to a certain degree. And, in part, this is also being done to justify the militarization of economy, which they view as a solution for overcoming the economic crisis in Europe. But the most important aspect for them is to have a common enemy, which binds them together," he told TASS.
To that end, Europeans have designated Russia as their "enemy at the gates," the senator continued.
"Hostility to Russia is a key element for the West. Once Russia stops being the enemy, NATO will fall apart, and a military alliance with the United States will fall apart," Pushkov added. "The United States will have no particular reason to retain its presence in Europe if people in the West stop viewing Russia as their enemy."
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
European countries will continue to militarize their economies.
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NATO's relevance will be emphasized due to the 'common enemy' narrative.
Probable · Moyen terme
Questions ouvertes
- What specific economic policies are being implemented?
- What is the extent of European military buildup?
- How will Russia respond to this perceived threat?
