A monument to Soviet military commander Ivan Konev has been erected in a village in Slovakia, prompting a reaction from Russian media. Pro-Russian outlets are praising Bratislava for the move, while simultaneously criticizing the Czech Republic. This criticism stems from the Czech Republic’s previous removal of a Konev monument several years ago. Russian commentary has been harshly critical, alleging a historical imbalance within the former Czechoslovakia, portraying Slovakia as a legitimate nation and the Czech Republic as a parasitic entity—a sentiment that continues today, according to the reports. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on Soviet-era figures in the region, and the exploitation of those differences for propaganda purposes. The erection of the monument and subsequent reactions reflect complex historical and political dynamics between Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Russia.