From Reuters: “But the video caused a backlash on social media and an angry reaction from leftist parties”.
So it is not some widespread outrage among all Greeks but among leftists and online. I think we all know from experience in this country how hard it is to get outrage online and with leftists.
We should also be aware as to what particular country likes to manipulate mass media (not that they are alone in this)
Meh it makes for a good cudgel. I don’t think anything’s changed because it’s not our politics. Viewing them through americo centric prism is probably not a great idea.
By the way does anyone want to know why they are neo Nazis side form the fact that western Ukraine was a always a place replete with hate groups?
If we’re involved, it’s our politics involving us. We’re not the world’s savior, we don’t just go rescuing people out of virtue. There’s something in it for us, whether it’s more favor and influence, or covering our asses.
Welcome to being a global Super Power. Our profiting hands are in every conceivable organized illegal activity around the world. The American TV viewer will support neo-nazis when ordered.
The political arm of Azov, Right Sector, got sidelined years ago and cannot muster enough support to gain a single seat in Parliament.
So while the neo Nazi factor may become a future problem for Ukraine once this is over, I don’t blame anyone for not shunning their support in a time of war.
Azov Batralion are fight for their country. Doing a fairly good job of it.
When I see people selling Azov Merch on the internet I think “Oh ■■■■ off”
That’s typically the type of response I get when someone is very uncomfortable with the fact that their side is outright supporting neo-nazis, while encouraging others to “patriotically” do the same.
It just irks me when ukranian news praises them for their wins in battle. Guys you are praising very bad people. Yes they are fighting for your country but so are tens of thousands of others. Cover that. I get it, Mariupol is big news because it’s being wiped off the face of the earth but just call them Ukranian armed forces or may be (now that i thin about it) they are praising them separately to make a distinction between ukranian army and Azov
Of course. There is no other response possible imo. We are outwardly supporting a group of Neó Nazis. (Ha my keyboard auto corrected to Neón Nazis) There is no two ways about it.