On March 15, 2024, former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev issued a threatening statement towards NATO member Latvia, calling officials 'Nazi bastards'.

Medvedev warned of inevitable Russian retaliation, continuing a trend of aggressive rhetoric against NATO, Ukraine, and European leaders.

The comments align with Medvedev's history of antagonistic behavior, including past talk of nuclear war and criticism of the EU.

This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations, further exacerbated by the recent Russian presidential election.