Czech senator sparks controversy after suggesting mass deaths in Russia
(MENAFN) Czech Senator Miroslava Nemcova has sparked controversy after suggesting that EU sanctions on Russia should be so severe that they lead to a situation similar to the World War II siege of Leningrad, which resulted in one million deaths. In a now-deleted post on X, Nemcova expressed support for tougher sanctions and referred to Russia’s actions as a “hybrid war” against the West, while accusing the country of “destroying Ukrainians.”
The post, which was not archived and remains unverifiable, was shared by the "Saint Javelin" account, known for fundraising efforts for the Ukrainian military. Nemcova's comments came after the EU decided to extend sanctions against Russia. Nemcova, a member of Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s Civic Democratic Party, has consistently supported Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, following her government’s hardline stance.
The siege of Leningrad, regarded by Russia as an act of genocide during WWII, lasted from 1941 to 1944, with the worst period of famine occurring in late 1941. Despite its harshness, the siege was lifted by the Red Army on January 27, 1944.
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