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Putin Warns of Growing Militant Nationalism, Nazi Ideology in Europe
© RIA Novosti. Alexey Nikolsky
15:56 08/05/2014
http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140508/189672188/Putin-Warns-of-Growing-Militant-Nationalism-Nazi-Ideology-in.html
MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) ` Militant nationalism, which has led to
the appearance of Nazi ideology, is raising its head in Europe,
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
`Here and there militant nationalism is again raising its head, the
same kind that brought on the appearance of Nazi ideology,' Putin said
during a meeting with the leaders of Armenia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
and Belarus.
On Monday, Putin signed a bill making attempts to `whitewash Nazism'
punishable with hefty fines and prison sentences. The law is based on
the results of the Nuremberg Trials held by the Allies in 1945-1949,
which convicted most surviving Nazi leaders of war crimes, denounced
fascism and proclaimed most Nazi organizations as criminal.
The law provides for a monetary penalty of up to 500,000 rubles
($14,000) or a jail term of up to 5 years as punishment for
rehabilitating fascism and spreading false information about the
Soviet Union's actions during World War II.
Publicly desecrating symbols of Russian military glory or spreading
information disrespecting public holidays related to the country's
defense will be punishable by a fine of up to 300,000 rubles ($8,400)
or community service for up to a year.
The Soviet Union's role in the Allied victory in World War II is an
important component of many Russians' sense of pride and patriotism,
with spectacular anniversary parades and ceremonies held each year on
May 9.
Pro-federalization supporters have called Ukrainian nationalists, who
have protested and fought against federalists in the country's east
since the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych and deadly riots in
Kiev, followers of Nazi ideology. Europe has been supporting Ukraine's
so-called Euromaidan activists, who wish to see Ukraine become part of
the EU.
© RIA Novosti. Alexey Nikolsky
15:56 08/05/2014
http://en.ria.ru/russia/20140508/189672188/Putin-Warns-of-Growing-Militant-Nationalism-Nazi-Ideology-in.html
MOSCOW, May 8 (RIA Novosti) ` Militant nationalism, which has led to
the appearance of Nazi ideology, is raising its head in Europe,
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
`Here and there militant nationalism is again raising its head, the
same kind that brought on the appearance of Nazi ideology,' Putin said
during a meeting with the leaders of Armenia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan
and Belarus.
On Monday, Putin signed a bill making attempts to `whitewash Nazism'
punishable with hefty fines and prison sentences. The law is based on
the results of the Nuremberg Trials held by the Allies in 1945-1949,
which convicted most surviving Nazi leaders of war crimes, denounced
fascism and proclaimed most Nazi organizations as criminal.
The law provides for a monetary penalty of up to 500,000 rubles
($14,000) or a jail term of up to 5 years as punishment for
rehabilitating fascism and spreading false information about the
Soviet Union's actions during World War II.
Publicly desecrating symbols of Russian military glory or spreading
information disrespecting public holidays related to the country's
defense will be punishable by a fine of up to 300,000 rubles ($8,400)
or community service for up to a year.
The Soviet Union's role in the Allied victory in World War II is an
important component of many Russians' sense of pride and patriotism,
with spectacular anniversary parades and ceremonies held each year on
May 9.
Pro-federalization supporters have called Ukrainian nationalists, who
have protested and fought against federalists in the country's east
since the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych and deadly riots in
Kiev, followers of Nazi ideology. Europe has been supporting Ukraine's
so-called Euromaidan activists, who wish to see Ukraine become part of
the EU.