US Neo-Nazi Group Leader Threatens Retaliation After Arrests in Spain and Russia
A global neo-Nazi terrorist group, led by Rinaldo Nazzaro, an American citizen living in Russia, has signaled its intention to take revenge after the arrest of three suspected members in Spain. The group, known as Base, was proscribed globally due to its extremist ideology.
The arrests have heightened concerns that the group's influence extends far beyond its US origins and is spreading across Europe. In a text message sent to The Guardian, Nazzaro described the arrests as an example of "political persecution" by world governments, which he claims are justifying his group's resistance through any means necessary.
Experts have noted the alarming level of organization among the Spanish cell, which included its own Telegram channel where members called for others to join and shared propaganda materials. The group has been linked to Kremlin spy agencies and is suspected of aiding sabotage efforts in Europe.
In recent months, Base has gained notoriety for claiming responsibility for a Ukrainian officer's assassination and other terrorist acts. A Luxembourg court recently imprisoned a Swedish member of the group for plotting a mass casualty event at a Eurovision singing competition.
The arrest of Nazzaro's Spanish cell has raised concerns about potential ties to Russian sabotage operations in Europe. The US-based leader himself is believed to be living in Russia with his family, where he has denied any associations with Russian intelligence despite facing allegations of being a Kremlin asset.
Analysts warn that the group's ideology and online presence pose a significant threat, particularly in the United States, where Base members have been linked to paramilitary-style training and shooting exercises. The FBI has pulled resources from pursuing cases against right-wing extremists, citing concerns about investigations targeting political enemies and anti-fascist activists.
A global neo-Nazi terrorist group, led by Rinaldo Nazzaro, an American citizen living in Russia, has signaled its intention to take revenge after the arrest of three suspected members in Spain. The group, known as Base, was proscribed globally due to its extremist ideology.
The arrests have heightened concerns that the group's influence extends far beyond its US origins and is spreading across Europe. In a text message sent to The Guardian, Nazzaro described the arrests as an example of "political persecution" by world governments, which he claims are justifying his group's resistance through any means necessary.
Experts have noted the alarming level of organization among the Spanish cell, which included its own Telegram channel where members called for others to join and shared propaganda materials. The group has been linked to Kremlin spy agencies and is suspected of aiding sabotage efforts in Europe.
In recent months, Base has gained notoriety for claiming responsibility for a Ukrainian officer's assassination and other terrorist acts. A Luxembourg court recently imprisoned a Swedish member of the group for plotting a mass casualty event at a Eurovision singing competition.
The arrest of Nazzaro's Spanish cell has raised concerns about potential ties to Russian sabotage operations in Europe. The US-based leader himself is believed to be living in Russia with his family, where he has denied any associations with Russian intelligence despite facing allegations of being a Kremlin asset.
Analysts warn that the group's ideology and online presence pose a significant threat, particularly in the United States, where Base members have been linked to paramilitary-style training and shooting exercises. The FBI has pulled resources from pursuing cases against right-wing extremists, citing concerns about investigations targeting political enemies and anti-fascist activists.
. They're like a ticking time bomb, just waiting to go off. I mean, the fact that they have a whole Telegram channel where they're recruiting new members and sharing propaganda materials is super alarming. And now they're threatening retaliation after getting arrested in Spain? That's just not okay. 
and is suspected of aiding sabotage efforts in Europe. That's some serious concern right there. And the fact that they've been linked to terrorist acts, like that Ukrainian officer assassination, is just terrifying.
. I get it, we don't want to target political enemies or anti-fascist activists, but at the same time, we need to keep our communities safe from groups like Base. It's all about finding that balance 
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I mean, who needs that kind of hate in our world? It's crazy to think they're just a text message away from causing more harm 
The fact that they've got their own Telegram channel and are recruiting new members is just terrifying 
And to think they've even been linked to sabotage efforts... it's like something out of a movie 
But what really gets me is how the US government seems to be letting them off the hook 
I mean, if the FBI is pulling resources from investigating right-wing extremists, that just leaves a bigger window for these kind of groups to spread their toxic ideology 
like what can go wrong here?! 
and its not just the arrests, but also the online presence and propaganda - it's like they're recruiting right from their own bedrooms 
! we need to be super careful about online security and who we trust 
. and what's with the FBI pulling resources from investigations? shouldn't they be tackling this instead of just letting it fester? 
! Can't believe they're using Telegram 
to spread hate and recruit members 
. It's like, we gotta call them out for it 
but not when it's used to incite violence 
than keeping their communities safe 
. We need to stand together against hate groups and support our law enforcement 
! Let's do something about it