Russia hosts far-right gathering

Around 150 representatives of far-right parties from across Europe met in St Petershurg, Russia on 22 March 2015 to coordinate their political agendas, to promote 'traditional values' and to criticise the West's attitude towards the conflict in Ukraine.

The meeting was organised by the Russian pro-Kremlin Rodina party.

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ESO: Background information: Far-right leaders vow to 'save Europe' at French gathering http://www.europeansources.info/record/far-right-leaders-vow-to-save-europe-at-french-gathering/

ESO: Background information: Russian resurgence: how the Kremlin is making its presence felt across Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/russian-resurgence-how-the-kremlin-is-making-its-presence-felt-across-europe/

BBC News, 22.03.15: Europe far-right parties meet in St Petersburg, Russia http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-32009360

Radio Free Europe, 22.03.15: Russian Far-Right Forum Halted After Bomb Threat http://www.rferl.org/content/russia-far-right-forum-antifascists/26914178.html

EUObserver, 23.03.15: European neo-Nazis hold meeting in Russia https://euobserver.com/political/128108

EUObserver, 04.05.15: Russian report annoys 'neo-Nazi' allies https://euobserver.com/foreign/128564

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