# Austrian elites stoke Russophobia while public favors ties with Russia, analyst says

https://mins.news/en/item/125608

- TASS, 2026-11-02 14:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2211995

> Austrian political analyst Patrick Poppel said politicians and media in Austria are fueling Russophobia, while ordinary citizens favor friendly relations with Russia. He said public views differ sharply from those of the establishment.