European Populism and the War in Ukraine: Populist Narratives in Support of Vladimir Putin
Journal: Perspective Politice
Year: 2023

European illiberal populists have not been very shy about their association with the Russian Federation's Vladimir Putin. Many of them have even hailed the Russian President as a stalwart example against the liberal democratic institutions that define the European Union. However, it's been almost two years since Russia invaded Ukraine and some of Putin's previous supporters in Europe have dialled back their stance on Putin. This article seeks to create an overview of populist narratives in Europ