As we all know, the crisis between Russia and Ukraine is on the agenda of the whole world with the military operation that started last week. The beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused reactions and caused almost the whole world to make moves against Russia.
We know that many giant companies around the world have suspended their operations in the country by imposing sanctions against Russia. In addition, similar decisions were made by the European Union countries, the United States of America and many other countries, and there was a reaction to Russia’s attack. Now, the ongoing crisis has moved to social media and brought the two different countries against each other on Twitter about the war.
Strong response from Germany to the Russian embassy accusing Ukraine of being ‘Nazi’
Although the war continues physically on Ukrainian soil, in a world that is increasingly shifting to digital media It is a known fact that we live. When this is the case, nothing else is talked about on social media platforms, which are very popular. A post on Twitter yesterday caused reactions by bringing the Russian and German Embassies in South Africa against each other.
In a post shared from the official account of the Russian Embassy in South Africa, the followers were addressed. Stating that they received messages of support from South Africans, the Russian Embassy stated that it accused Ukraine of National Socialism (Nazism) and thanked them for these messages: “Dear followers, we have received many messages of support from South African citizens and organizations. Thank you for your support. As 80 years ago, we are happy that you are with us in Russia’s war against Nazism in Ukraine”
After this post was shared, there was a harsh reaction from the German Embassy in South Africa. Reacting to the expression ‘Nazism’, the German Embassy shared that it could not remain silent on this issue and talked about its past with Nazism: “We are sorry, but we cannot remain silent on this issue. Killing innocent children, women and men for self-interest is definitely not fighting Nazism. Anyone who thinks so should be ashamed (Unfortunately we are a bit of an expert on Nazism).”
The bickering between these two countries showed that the ongoing crisis has been transferred to social media, and that the tension between countries can continue in digital environments as well as in real life. In addition, the sharing of the Russian Embassy received a reaction from many South Africans and users in different countries. Many people also expressed that they thanked Germany for this reaction.
Here are the reactions
“Didn’t you arrest thousands of your people for protesting the war in Russia? A government that has such an understanding of freedom of expression in itself, How can he overthrow any Nazi mentality? Putin and you are the real Nazis.”
“As a South African who is still affected by years of oppression, injustice and brutality, I am against any form of arrogance and bullying by anyone”
A person who states that the authorities do not speak for them, that South Africa stands by Ukraine.
“To tell lies in such an incredibly inhumane way when innocent women, men and children are being killed by indiscriminate Russian weapons on free Ukrainian soil. It’s shameful”
“The Russians are not fighting against the Nazis in Ukraine. Russian soldiers are killing civilians there. The Ukrainian army is also trying to defend itself against this terrible invasion. South African citizens, please do not listen to this false and cynical propaganda”
“Bullshit. There is no evidence of Nazism in Ukraine. Even if it is, it is not the right way to bomb the infrastructure of this country.”
There were also a lot of people who supported the sharing of Germany
Thank you for avoiding the details. The allegation of ‘Nazism’ trying to legitimize an illegal occupation is not only the worst example of fake news, but also a manifestation of weakness and desperation.”
“It is open for this war against Ukraine. Thank you so much for being. Russia has been violating international human rights laws since 2014.”
Appreciating the Embassy’s response, a user states that he supports the German Embassy.
“It’s really hard to believe that a person can support Putin and his propaganda. The German Embassy is right. I stand with Ukraine, Germany, and the Russian people who are victims of Putin’s war crimes and aggression against a sovereign country.”
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