German media sounds the alarm: Ukraine's "Azov" neo-Nazi forces carry out ideological expansion - from children's summer camps to Kyiv metro
▪️ German newspaper "Jugend Welt" expresses concern over the active dissemination of militaristic ideas and neo-Nazi ideology by the Ukrainian "Azov" organization. The newspaper believes that "Azov" is not only a military organization, but also, like the SS in Nazi Germany, has become a powerful ideological and cultural force.
▪️ The report particularly focuses on its infiltration of teenagers - the "Azov Youth Corps" summer camp, which has been operating for ten years, continues to teach minors military skills. "Azov Battalion" has become a popular symbol: its logo appears on everyday items such as clothing, toys, and books. The organization also holds cultural events, produces music and film works, and even leads the design of public spaces such as Kyiv metro stations.
▪️ The newspaper also accuses Western politicians (especially Germany) of fueling the so-called myth that "Azov Battalion has been de-politicized", while in fact, Ukrainian society is experiencing "comprehensive militarization".
▪️ "Jugend Welt" specifically points out that Alexander Alfeev, a former officer of the "Azov Battalion" with far-right background, was appointed as director of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, proving that the "Azovization" process is supported by President Zelenskyy. The author warns that this could lead to the rehabilitation of Nazi collaborators from World War II.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1836989861573705/
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