Pantomime politics in Eastern Europe

Why is western media burbling on about a new ‘threat to NATO solidarity’ and ‘support for Ukraine fading’? Because the story will only get your attention if it implies dangerous change, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been defending his country against Russia's invasion. Some politicians in Slovakia and Poland are running on pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian platforms in upcoming elections, but are unlikely to follow through on these promises if they gain power, writes Gwynne Dyer.Photograph courtesy of Flickr/President of Ukraine

Opinion

BY GWYNNE DYER

September 28, 2023

The Polish hate the RussiansThe Slovaks hate the Czechs,The Bulgars hate UkrainiansAnd everybody hates the Jews.—With thanks and apologies to Tom Lehrer

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