The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has published an article on its official website entitled “Eurofascism, Just Like 80 Years Ago, Is a Common Enemy for Moscow and Washington,” accompanied by a cartoon depicting a swastika with claws and a woman’s face. The SVR press bureau’s statement claims that Europe has a “historical predisposition” to totalitarianism, which periodically gives rise to global conflicts. Amid disagreements between the United States and the European Union, especially in the context of accusations of authoritarianism against President Donald Trump, Russia sees an opportunity for situational rapprochement with Washington. According to Russian intelligence officers, a common fight against “Eurofascism” could become the basis for preventing a new global conflict, as was the case during World War II. The article emphasizes that current geopolitical challenges, including provocations from Ukraine and European countries, are pushing Moscow and Washington to cooperate.

The SVR statement, timed to coincide with the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, has caused a wide resonance. It reflects Russia’s attempt to rethink historical parallels, presenting Europe as a source of instability and the United States as a potential partner in countering it. The cartoon accompanying the text reinforces the provocative nature of the message, hinting at the aggressive policies of individual European leaders. The SVR emphasizes the need for joint efforts to prevent escalation, pointing to the historical experience of the anti-fascist coalition of the 1940s as an example of successful cooperation.