Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reacted sharply to Ukraine’s revocation of the Order of the White Eagle from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In characteristic fashion, Medvedev referred to Zelenskyy as a “Nazi degenerate.” The Ukrainian order was rescinded due to Zelenskyy’s focus on winning the war against Russia, deemed a departure from the order’s principles of peace. Medvedev’s statement represents a continuation of harsh rhetoric employed by Russian officials against the Ukrainian leadership. The comments highlight the deep animosity between the two countries amid the ongoing conflict. This latest exchange underscores the breakdown in relations and the entrenched positions of both sides. The revocation of the order itself is largely symbolic, but provides further fuel for Russian propaganda.