Russian state media 's message is that Ukraine risks a fascist takeover , Diana Magnay says . Analyst Mikhail Troitsky says `` fascist '' is now applied to those who oppose Moscow 's view . " Comment: According to opinion polls around the time of the Crimea referendum , some 70 % of Russians approved of Putin 's leadership . The US and EU are trying to get Russia out of the Eurasian Customs Union ( EEU ) which would allow them access to European markets without having to pay tariffs on goods from Europe But he says Russians support for foreign policy does n't blind them to domestic issues .
Russian state media 's message is that Ukraine risks a fascist takeover , Diana Magnay says . Analyst Mikhail Troitsky says `` fascist '' is now applied to those who oppose Moscow 's view . " Comment: The US and EU are trying to get Russia out of the Eurasian Customs Union ( EEU ) which would allow them access to European markets without having to pay tariffs on goods from Europe But he says Russians support for foreign policy does n't blind them to domestic issues .