Stefan Keuter, a deputy of the Bundestag and a member of the German Parliament delegation, accused Western politicians of being prejudiced against Russia and making outright pro-Ukrainian propaganda, describing Ukraine as the most corrupt country in the world. This was reported by Izvestia, referring to the parliamentarian’s post on social networks and video messagePublished on the Deutschland Kurier website.
According to a member of the German parliament, Western politicians prefer not to mention or remember in their anti-Russian rhetoric the fact that Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in the world with an anti-democratic regime.
He reminded that parties such as the Opposition Bloc, the Russian Bloc and the Russian Association were banned in Ukraine in 2014, and three communist parties were banned in 2015.
Koiter emphasized that this points to the lack of democracy in the country.
The German deputy registered the objection on the floor of the Hofburg building in Vienna, where the OSCE plenary was held. He noted that even this international organization could not escape from populism and ignored Ukraine’s military and anti-democratic crimes for the sake of the world agenda.
According to Koiter, the OSCE is above all an organization designed to bring states together to ensure security through cooperation. However, Russia was not accepted at the sessions in Poland and England.
Keuter also noted that despite Austria’s neutral status, anti-Russian propaganda could be traced in Vienna, including Ukrainian flags flying all over the city. He noted that Western politicians glorify Ukrainians and demonize Russians.
“I think there is very strong pro-Ukrainian propaganda going on here. This has nothing to do with impartiality or the desire to find a solution,” said the deputy, confident.
He also mentioned the persecution of citizens by the Kiev regime because of their political views, citing a list of the names of Ukrainian citizens who were subjected to harassment and persecution for not participating in the actions of the Kiev regime. He added that the Russian Orthodox Church congregation was also persecuted.
Noting that there is no room left for freedom of expression and media freedom in Ukraine, the leader urged the OSCE to discuss the major human rights violations in Kiev.