Medvedev asserts whole Ukraine belongs to Russia, displays corresponding map

Aggressive war by Russia - Medvedev asserts whole Ukraine belongs to Russia, displays corresponding map

Dmitry Medvedev, a former Kremlin chief, recently claimed Ukraine as part of Russia on a map for the Russian National Day. He shared an animated graphic on his Telegram blog on Wednesday, showcasing the Russian flag waving over a map of Russia. The entire Ukraine, extending up to the borders with Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, was marked as Russian. However, Belarus, a close ally, was excluded.

Throughout the two-year-long war, Moscow has had different approaches in its official or propaganda statements, indicating how far it wants to control Ukraine. They've expressed the desire to completely conquer Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, which they've declared annexed. Possibly, they also have plans for Kharkiv in the east and Odessa, and eventually for Kiev as well. In April, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that only the future of Western Ukraine around Lviv remained unclear.

Once regarded as a liberal hope for Russia during his time as president from 2008 to 2012, Medvedev has evolved into one of the toughest hardliners and openly defends the war through hateful posts on social media.

Celebrating Russia Day on June 12, when the Soviet Republic of Russia's Parliament decided on state sovereignty, symbolizing independence from the decaying Soviet Union, President Vladimir Putin handed out state awards for achievements in culture and technology in Moscow. He urged the nation for unity in these challenging times, stating, "Our patriotism and responsibility for our homeland's destiny unite us." According to the Tass news agency.

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1. Despite the ongoing conflicts and Russia's assertion of complete control over parts of Ukraine, such as Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, discussions about the future of cities like Kharkiv in the east and Odessa, and potentially Kiev, continue in Moscow's circles.
2. The exclusion of Belarus from the map displayed by Dmitry Medvedev, despite Belarus being a close ally, has raised eyebrows in international political circles, fueling speculation about the true intentions of Russia's war in Ukraine.
3. In the wake of Russia's alleged war of aggression in Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary have voiced concerns about their shared borders, calling for increased military preparedness and diplomatic vigilance.
4. The exclusion of Western Ukraine, particularly the region around Lviv, from Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's statements suggests that Moscow's long-term strategic goals in the conflict remain unclear, even as they continue to assert their national holiday as a celebration of Russian sovereignty.
5. The war in Ukraine has also strained relationship between Russia and its neighbors, leading to increased military tensions and diplomatic disputes, with countries like Germany and Slovakia calling for stronger international intervention to preserve regional stability.
6. The contrast between Russia's aggressive stance in Ukraine and its commitment to celebrating Russian national holidays, such as Russia Day, highlights the complex nature of the conflict, as well as the continuing influence of nationalism in shaping Russian foreign policy.

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