Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, in a statement that has sparked controversy, declared that "Ukraine is definitely Russia," showcasing a map that significantly reduces Ukraine's territory, suggesting an almost complete division of the country. This assertion was made while Medvedev was dressed in a Kim Jong-Un-style tunic, emphasizing the indivisibility of Russia's geostrategic space since ancient times. His comments have been interpreted as denying the existence of an independent Ukrainian identity, which he believes should "disappear for good." Furthermore, Medvedev stated Russia's intention to continue its 'special military operation' in Ukraine until capitulation is achieved, aiming for a Russian victory that would force the surrender of what he termed 'neo-Nazis'. These statements, highlighting Russia's genocidal intents, have been met with criticism, emphasizing a disregard for the resistance of millions of Ukrainians against becoming part of Russia, and raising concerns over Russia's imperial ambitions.
Note Medvedev’s Dr Evil suit as he proclaims that “Ukraine is of course Russia” at the backdrop of a map that shows Ukraine almost entirely divided between Russia, Poland and Romania. Circus imperialism, what a career choice to make. https://t.co/Lb8HE0WVCH
🤡 Medvedev, amid a map of Russia's imperial ambitions, said that "Ukraine is definitely Russia" Dima, go back to the psychiatric ward. https://t.co/hn0osOYZmT
Wearing a Kim Jong-Un-style tunic, Dmitry Medvedev says "Ukraine is definitely Russia" and shows off a map of what he thinks should be left of Ukraine. Spoiler: not much! "Our geostrategic space has been indivisible since the time of the ancient Russian state," he says. https://t.co/lFxkqzKOjC
If the Kremlin’s intentions weren’t already clear enough, here is former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev saying today that the concept of an independent Ukrainian identity must "disappear for good" https://t.co/hqnPvXq4oA
Ukraine is definitely Russia - Medvedev. Then why do millions of Ukrainians resist with everything they have not to become "Russia"? And who will be the next "Russia" for the deluded Kremlin historians? https://t.co/aKTDzskJTP
Ukraine is definitely Russia - Medvedev. Then why do millions of Ukrainians resist with everything they have not to become "Russia"? https://t.co/22V9McejAU
Ukraine is definitely Russia - Medvedev. They are stating their genocidal intents loud and clear. Will the world hear them? They don't care what millions of Ukrainians think. https://t.co/5chaghancQ
Ukraine is, of course, Russia, Medvedev believes. Medvedev says Russia will prosecute its 'special military operation' in Ukraine until the other side capitulates. "Russia will eventually win the special military operation and make the neo-Nazis surrender." https://t.co/G7gtk9BUnh
Russia: trying to convince the world that they're not the Empire Meanwhile Medvedev: https://t.co/Gur4KCF81i