Foreign Affairs
Anti-Ukraine Sentiment Remains Loud in European Parliaments Despite War
Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine, parties critical of support for Kyiv hold nearly one-fifth of seats in EU national parliaments, raising concerns among experts about their growing influence. These groups range from radical-right factions like Germany's AfD to pacifist and post-communist parties, some of which maintain historical ties to Moscow or have been influenced by Kremlin disinformation. Although surveys indicate most Europeans still support aid to Ukraine, political actors exploit debates over the extent and cost of this assistance to gain traction.
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