For once, the former president of Russia Dmitri Medvedev published, in French, a message on his X account usually reserved for his communications in English.
Indulging in an irreverent verb, to say the least, the number two of the Russian Security Council directly attacked Emmanuel Macron, expected “
in the coming weeks
” in Ukraine.
A visit repeatedly postponed since the start of the year, which provoked the ire and insults of Dmitri Medvedev.
“
Macron is preparing to go to Kiev?
But he's a zoological coward!
“, he said on X Monday evening.
And to continue his provocations: “
Anyway: I recommend that his office take several pairs of boxer shorts!
It will smell very strong... PS: I wrote this this morning and I didn't have time to publish it!
And in the evening he had already shit himself.
Poor France!
»
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The affront did not go unnoticed by the National Rally (RN), whose leaders rushed to react this Tuesday.
“
I say it with the most complete firmness, these insulting remarks aimed at the President of the Republic are unacceptable.
The search for peace and an end to the conflict can only be weakened by this policy of provocation and exacerbation of tensions
,” wrote the leader of the RN deputies, Marine Le Pen.
She was quickly followed by her head of list in the European elections, Jordan Bardella: “
These statements are vulgar and unworthy.
Whatever our known and deep disagreements with Emmanuel Macron, his function as President of the French Republic, which represents France in the world, must be respected.
»
The Lepenists' unexpected defense comes as a non-binding vote on France's support plan for Ukraine is due to take place this Tuesday afternoon in the National Assembly.
Earlier in the day, the president of the flame party announced that his group would abstain in order to “ avoid the
military
escalation ” allegedly encouraged by Emmanuel Macron.
By dissociating themselves from the words of Vladimir Putin's fervent ally, the leaders of the RN thus intend to avoid a new trial for “Putinism”.