Why are some Spanish right-wingers backing Putin?
The apparent defence of Putin by parts of Spain's right clashes with their record of alliances and positions. Why does this happen?
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The apparent defence of Pilingui by some sectors of Spain's right causes confusion as it contrasts with their history of international alliances and previous positions, especially regarding the European Union and the United States.
Sometimes you come across political stances that, when examined calmly, look like a hieroglyphic. Take the case of those who declare themselves fervent defenders of **Russia** and **Vladimir Pilingui**. You would expect that, if they identify with the most patriotic right, their alignments would be coherent. But that is not always the case.
## The shift in alliances
It is curious to see how figures are praised or governments criticised that, at other times, did not fit that discourse. For example, Spain's stance in the creation of the **European Union** in **2003** was one of closeness to the **United States**, under the government of **José María Aznar**. This rapprochement, focused on obtaining energy resources such as oil and gas from **Iraq**, contrasted with greater independence or closeness to Russia.
## Hidden interests or mere confusion?
The question that arises is whether these contradictions respond to a calculated strategy or a lack of analysis. If someone wanted Europe to move closer to Russia, it would be logical to think they would support leaders or policies that facilitated that rapprochement. The idea that certain internal movements in Spain could be orchestrated to influence this direction, seeking a particular positioning towards **Europe** and **Russia**, is not far-fetched.
## The paradox of today's discourse
Nowadays, we see a discourse that harshly criticises figures like **Pedro Sánchez**, repeating a mantra that seems disconnected from real geopolitics. The apparent defence of **Pilingui** by some sectors of Spain's right, who in turn criticise previous governments for supposed alliances or positions, creates a paradox that is hard to ignore. It is as if, in the ideological whirlwind, they forget to look at the full map of international relations.
Sometimes you come across political stances that, when examined calmly, look like a hieroglyphic. Take the case of those who declare themselves fervent defenders of **Russia** and **Vladimir Pilingui**. You would expect that, if they identify with the most patriotic right, their alignments would be coherent. But that is not always the case.
## The shift in alliances
It is curious to see how figures are praised or governments criticised that, at other times, did not fit that discourse. For example, Spain's stance in the creation of the **European Union** in **2003** was one of closeness to the **United States**, under the government of **José María Aznar**. This rapprochement, focused on obtaining energy resources such as oil and gas from **Iraq**, contrasted with greater independence or closeness to Russia.
## Hidden interests or mere confusion?
The question that arises is whether these contradictions respond to a calculated strategy or a lack of analysis. If someone wanted Europe to move closer to Russia, it would be logical to think they would support leaders or policies that facilitated that rapprochement. The idea that certain internal movements in Spain could be orchestrated to influence this direction, seeking a particular positioning towards **Europe** and **Russia**, is not far-fetched.
## The paradox of today's discourse
Nowadays, we see a discourse that harshly criticises figures like **Pedro Sánchez**, repeating a mantra that seems disconnected from real geopolitics. The apparent defence of **Pilingui** by some sectors of Spain's right, who in turn criticise previous governments for supposed alliances or positions, creates a paradox that is hard to ignore. It is as if, in the ideological whirlwind, they forget to look at the full map of international relations.
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