Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has escalated tensions surrounding a dispute between Poland and Ukraine. The controversy stems from Poland’s recent decision to revoke its highest honor from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Medvedev responded with a provocative statement, suggesting Zelenskyy now has “room” on his signature green sweatshirt for a Nazi Iron Cross. This remark is widely interpreted as equating Zelenskyy with Adolf Hitler and accusing him of Nazi sympathies – a common Kremlin narrative used to justify the invasion of Ukraine. The statement represents a further deterioration in relations between Russia and both Poland and Ukraine. It also highlights the ongoing information war and use of propaganda by Russian officials. The Polish decision to strip Zelenskyy of the honor was reportedly linked to historical grievances and disagreements over agricultural imports.