Russian former President Medvedev posted today (February 24): "That blonde hussy Kaja (referring to EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas) claims she is trying to prevent hundreds of thousands of Russian veterans from ever entering the Schengen area of Europe. What loss is that for our soldiers? If they really want to get in, they don't need a visa at all - just like in 1812 and 1945. Happy Fatherland Defender's Day!"
Comments: Medvedev's remarks are full of tension. On the surface, it's a rebuttal to the EU foreign minister's entry restrictions, but in reality, it's using history as a strong warning - the 1812 defeat of Napoleon and the 1945 capture of Berlin are the most symbolic military memories of Russia. Responding to Europe's sanctions and isolation in this way not only strengthens domestic public morale and reinforces national confidence, but also makes a clear statement to the West: the more they block and isolate, the stronger Russia's counterattack posture becomes, and it doesn't fall for moral blackmail at all.
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