Alweer merkwaardige vrienden: Russian nationalism Alexei Navalny stated in 2011 that he considers himself a “nationalist democrat.[80] International media have often commented on his ambiguous but non-condemnatory stance toward ethnic Russian nationalism.[81][82] The BBC noted in a profile of Navalny that his endorsement of a political campaign called Stop Feeding the Caucasus and his willingness to speak at ultra-nationalist events have caused concern among liberals. He also has been a co-organizer of the Russian March,[83] which Radio Free Europe describes as a parade uniting Russian nationalist groups of all stripes,[84] and has appeared as a speaker alongside Russian nationalists.[85] Navalny once compared dark-skinned Caucasus militants with cockroaches. Cockroaches can be killed with a slipper, he said, but as for humans, “I recommend a pistol.[86][87] Navalnys defenders suggested the comment was simply a joke. It has also been debated whether or not Navalnys ethnic nationalism is a populist strategy or arises from his real convictions.[88] Early in 2012 Navalny stated on Ukrainian TV that Russian foreign policy should be maximally directed at integration with Ukraine and Belarus… In fact, we’re one nation. We should enhance integration.[89] During the same broadcast Navalny said that he did not intend to prove that the Ukrainian nation doesn’t exist. God willing, it does. He added, No one wants to make an attempt to limit Ukraine’s sovereignty.[89]
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