Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev made harsh statements about Donbas and Estonia on social media X. In his post, he spoke insultingly of European politicians and claimed Russia's «historical rights» to these territories.
Medvedev's scandalous post
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, published in social networks X a resonant post. In it, he spoke insultingly about the Vice-President of the European Commission Kai Kallas. Medvedev also made loud statements about the territories of Donbas and Estonia.
Statements on Donbas and Estonia
In his message, Medvedev claimed that Donbas «was Russian and no one else's». He also noted that Estonia «was also part of Russia». Such statements contradict international law and officially recognised state borders.
International reaction
Medvedev's words caused outrage in the international community. The EU and NATO countries have repeatedly stressed their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Such statements by Russian officials are often seen as an element of information warfare.
Context.
Russian officials regularly make such statements, which are subject to international criticism. They are seen as an attempt to justify aggression against Ukraine and pressure on neighbouring countries.
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