The End of European Liberalism: Expert Explains Why Russia Wants Protests Across Europe
Political expert and Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Oleksandr Musiienko stated that Russian intelligence services are definitely involved in protests across Europe, as Moscow benefits when Ukraine’s partners focus on their domestic problems, Politeka reports.
He spoke about this in his blog.
“France is once again experiencing unrest. Z-channels and military bloggers are spreading messages saying, ‘Look at what is happening,’ as the far left and left-wing groups shout slogans. What are the consequences of? They are the consequences of the Soviet Union’s and Communist parties’ activities in Europe. I can tell you that, apart from the USSR, France probably had the strongest communist movement anywhere in the world after World War II. In one form or another, it continued to grow and exist through the Comintern. Today, it operates through the Socialist International and is fueled by Russian money, influence, and narratives,” Oleksandr Musiienko explains.
According to him, The Economist has written about the end of European liberalism. He says he would not like to see this era come to an end because, despite the shortcomings of the liberal project, it also has its advantages. The alternative could be much worse, leading to deeper divisions within the EU, disintegration, and increased Russian influence. Agents are already waiting for further instructions, he adds.
Musiienko notes that protests are spreading not only in France but also in Italy, Spain, Albania, and other parts of Europe. He explains that the goal is to destabilize the situation, forcing governments to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign policy. This could lead to budget reviews, cuts to aid for Ukraine, and the rise to power of far-right and far-left forces that advocate restoring ties with Russia in an attempt to improve the economic situation.
“This is a mistaken view, but the trends are quite alarming. I am almost certain that Russian intelligence services are behind this. Their fingerprints are already showing. That is why Europe should take radical steps: restrict the entry of Russian citizens, uncover intelligence networks, impose additional sanctions, apply pressure, and conduct investigations,” Oleksandr Musiienko argues.