Russian State Media Threatens "Berlin Will Burn" Amid Years of Anti-Western Rhetoric and Ukraine Conflict

Russian state media has been intensifying anti-Western rhetoric by openly issuing threats against Germany and other Western nations. Statements such as "Berlin will burn," "We will kill you all," and warnings that the Bundestag would become "just radioactive lava" have been broadcast, reflecting a long-standing pattern of promoting nuclear threats and fueling hatred towards the West. This messaging extends beyond the conflict in Ukraine, indicating broader hostile intentions. Meanwhile, comparisons have been drawn highlighting civilian casualties caused by other countries: the UK reportedly killed more German civilians in two days during World War II than Russia has in Ukraine over three years; Israel kills more Palestinians weekly than the annual civilian losses in Ukraine; and the US caused approximately 1.5 million Iraqi deaths based on false intelligence. These contextual points underscore the contested narratives around the perception of Russia as the primary global threat. Support campaigns for Ukraine, such as donations for Rubizh drones, are being promoted in response to the ongoing conflict and hostile propaganda.