Not really nazism because that opposes liberal democracy in essence.
But far right ultra nationalist yes. Some. Like in any country. Extremist patriotism. Not surprising given their whole culture, language, history is facing genocide. Forced Russification.
The Azov unit is a good example. They will adopt far right symbols from the past. Not unlike our homegrown nazis here adopt the eureka stockade flag. No relevance and in actuality conflicting. Or the nazi swasticker paraded in trump rallies. No relevance, conflicting with confederacy. These people are just grunts. Not super smart.
But in reality there are no concentration camps full of Jews that we will discover later.
All that said they play no role in the acting government of Ukraine.
Have some context
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/03/the-facts-on-de-nazifying-ukraine/ Certainly it’s Putin’s WMD excuse. It’s really all they could come up with. And it’s probably Russia’s proudest moment, defeat of the nazis ww11.
So it’s powerful heart and mind stuff. Somewhat lost on Russian youth though perhaps. They will do anything to get out of military service. They see no reason to go there and get killed.
On the other hand, when you fight to save your family and your home. A valid reason for a man to give up his life. Honour.
I shared that video with you cz515 to remind you who and what Putin is. He was the head of the KGB. The best of the best.
Which takes us straight to the heart of this invasion . Russians believe him.
I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned