Russia's UN Envoy: EU Moving Towards 'New Third Reich'
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Russia's UN Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya accused the EU of moving from its post-war ideal of a united Europe towards building a 'new Third Reich,' expressing hope for 'sober heads' to prevent such a development.
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Why It Matters
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, made these remarks during a UN Security Council meeting discussing cooperation with the European Union.
The European Union is moving from the post-war idea of a united Europe to building "a new Third Reich," Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said, expressing hope that "sober heads" would prevail.
"Apparently, the EU is moving from the beautiful post-war idea of a united Europe through ‘a blooming garden’ to the construction of a new Third Reich. We hope that in the European countries themselves and in the international community as a whole there are still sober heads, who understand the risks and are ready to prevent such a development," Nebenzya said a meeting of the UN Security Council on cooperation with the EU.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU may issue a formal response to Nebenzya's accusations.
Likely · Within days
Further diplomatic exchanges between Russia and EU representatives at the UN are likely.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific EU policies or actions has Nebenzya interpreted as building a 'new Third Reich'?
- What are the specific risks Nebenzya believes 'sober heads' should prevent?
- What is the EU's response to these accusations?
