Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine continue to escalate, with a recent shocking statement from Russian propagandist Vladimir Soloviev. During the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, Soloviev openly called for blowing up the Kyiv dam and flooding the Ukrainian capital. This disturbing statement comes at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin is presenting himself as a proponent of peace with his alleged 'peace plan' [245c99a1].
Soloviev's statement was met with immediate outrage and condemnation. Petro Andriushchenko, advisor to the mayor of occupied Mariupol, criticized Soloviev's call for direct genocide and highlighted the hypocrisy of Russia's supposed commitment to peace. Andriushchenko pointed out that it took over two years and more than half a million Russian casualties for them to stop pretending [245c99a1].
The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence had previously warned about the potential threat to the Crimean bridge. This latest statement from Soloviev adds to the mounting evidence of Russia's disregard for international norms and its willingness to engage in destructive actions that harm innocent civilians [245c99a1].
The video of Soloviev's statement, labeled as Russian propaganda, is included in the article, providing a chilling glimpse into the mindset of those who support and propagate such dangerous ideas [245c99a1].
In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, cartoonist Michael Ramirez criticizes Vladimir Putin's one-sided peace deal with Ukraine. The cartoon depicts Putin taking advantage of Ukraine's vulnerability and portrays him as a bad neighbor. Ramirez suggests that Putin's peace deal is not genuine and emphasizes the negative consequences of his actions. The article highlights the need for a fair and balanced resolution to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine [560e2435].