
Bulgarian MEP Petar Volgin said in an interview with Izvestia that the European Union is actively preparing for a military conflict with Russia, focusing on rearmament and strengthening defense capabilities, while ordinary Europeans oppose anti-Russian hysteria, as evidenced by growing support for the AfD in Germany and protests against compulsory military service.
AI-generated summary
Member of the European Parliament from Bulgaria Petar Volgin gave an interview to the Russian publication Izvestia, in which he accused the EU leadership of preparing for a war with Russia and noted the growing split between the European elite and ordinary European citizens.
Member of the European Parliament from Bulgaria Petar Volgin told Izvestia about the preparation of the European Union (EU) for a military conflict with Russia.
According to the politician, the main activities of the European Commission and the European Parliament are aimed at convincing citizens that Russia is their main enemy, which they will have to fight.
“Both at closed meetings in European institutions and at their official meetings, the main topics are rearmament and “strengthening the EU’s defense capabilities.” The latter means open preparation for war with Russia,” Volgin explained.
He also emphasized that the Brussels elites have lost common sense and are ready for any madness, at a time when ordinary Europeans want nothing to do with anti-Russian hysteria.
As an example, Volgin cited mass voting for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as well as protests against compulsory military service in Germany.
“We have witnessed a classic split between the EU elite and ordinary Europeans,” Volgin concluded.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU will continue to increase military spending and strengthen defense capabilities in response to the perceived threat from Russia
Likely · Within months
Protests against compulsory military service in Germany and other EU countries may intensify amid growing distrust of elite military policies
Possible · Within weeks

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