Zaorálek: Russia is attempting to “divide and conquer” EU

Russia is attempting to “divide and conquer” the European Union by supporting right-wing populist politicians, says the Czech minister of foreign affairs, Lubomír Zaorálek. In an interview for the Financial Times, Mr. Zaorálek said Russia was taking advantage of the EU’s weakness and a response ought to be found. The foreign policy chief warned that Russian-backed right-wing populism could destroy the European mainstream. Speaking in connection with the UK’s upcoming EU referendum, Mr. Zaorálek said he was very afraid of the tendency toward fragmentation and warned against a repetition of the events of the 1930s.

Author: Ian Willoughby