Larisa Kozova14:41, 29.04.25

The former president of Russia said that peace can only be “through fear.”

Former Russian President and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev called for “real denazification” not only of Ukraine, but of all of Europe.

According to the Russian Telegram channel “Earlier than all. Well, almost,” Medvedev said this on April 29 during a speech to young people at the federal “educational” marathon “Knowledge. First.” The event is timed to May 9, when Russia plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the “Great Patriotic War.”

Propaganda publications quote Medvedev: “Nazism as an ideology must be eradicated throughout the European continent,” “leaders of countries who do not wish to engage in denazification must be labeled as “accomplices of Nazism.”

During his speech, Medvedev insulted the leaders of European countries and stated that Russia’s relations with Europe had passed the point of no return.

“In my opinion, our relations with Europe have passed the point of no return. Unfortunately, there is no one to talk to in the Old World today, and about anything. Especially since even with their predecessors, European leaders have simply shrunk, degenerated. Instead of bright personalities and strong leaders, there are some simply technical figures. And of a Russophobic orientation,” said Putin’s associate.

He also said that Russia’s response to the Western principle of “peace through strength” can only be “peace through fear” for the Kremlin, since “fear still works” and only military power can stop Moscow’s opponents.

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