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Stoyan popov
23.09.2020, 15:51
Nikolay Malinov would form a party of Russophiles in Bulgaria because he felt they were not politically represented and had no political protection. Of course, the head of the National Movement “Russophiles” speaks from personal experience after he was accused of espionage in favor of another country.
From his words, however, it will be said that political life in our country suffers from a serious lack of pro-Russian parties and formations that are happy to promote the interests of the Kremlin, presenting them almost as a patriotic duty of the Bulgarians.
But where are Kostadin Kostadinov and his “Vazrazhdane”, “Ataka”, ABV and even Mareshki? And the BSP? Or all other parts of the parties, including some of those that consider themselves to be on the right, that are quietly digging into the plane of “improving Bulgarian-Russian relations” …
Contrary to Malinov’s dark words, Russophilia in politics is flourishing in our country, as well as the accusations against him and various diplomatic actions aimed at annoying Bulgaria a bit with Moscow and reminding him that we are not just another republic in his Federation . .
But even ignoring this unavoidable presence in politics of visibly Russophile elements, another frankly controversial point remains: what the heck is political Russophilia?
How can you build an entire party with the idea that you like a foreign country very much and want yours to have a good relationship with it? You like their culture, you appreciate their art, you are grateful for some things in the common history of the countries … But, how is this a policy to follow for the government of your country?
Or are we referring here to Bulgaria’s deliberate push to indulge Russia’s imperial policy as much as possible: an obedient role as a satellite country? Orthodoxy, conservatism and cheap vodka! The wet dream of Konstantin Malofeev, who has been trying to traverse the countries of the former socialist camp since the beginning of the last decade.
Of course, it is possible that all this (like many other things) is just a scene from the political theater, which will serve to bring more attention and energy to the public around the case against Malinov for espionage.
Yes, many can argue about the charges against them. But it is up to the court to rule. However, for Malinov’s own cause, it is better for him to be the leader of his own political project than the leader of a non-governmental organization; the load is much higher.
It is much more difficult to sue a sitting politician and party leader, and generally from this position the defense can play all the trump cards of “political persecution” and dramatic dissent.
Some will say that they and the Americans, Germans, British, etc. they have their own representatives in Bulgarian politics, not just the Russians. Still, none of these potential projects have erased his devotion to a foreign country from the title.
However, the truth remains: the very idea of a party whose main goal is to be a Russophile, a Germanophile, an Americanphile or any other philological is unacceptable, both morally and legally.
And if the Russophiles register their party, the Constitutional Court must react in a timely manner.
