Controversial Romanian MEP boasts about meeting with former Russian president in Sochi

Diana Șoșoacă, a Romanian Member of the European Parliament, met with Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, in Sochi on Saturday 15 November.

Source: Șoșoacă's press service; European Pravda

Details: The notorious Romanian politician said she had taken part in a "high-level private meeting" with Medvedev, during which "the main conflicts taking place at the global level" were discussed.

In her remarks at the meeting, Șoșoacă called for "behaviour based on normality, respect, rules, and true principles of diplomacy and political education".

Quote from the press service: "Her remarks were highly appreciated by Dmitry Medvedev, who called it a 'brilliant speech'. As a sign of respect and gratitude, Medvedev decided to stand next to Diana Șoșoacă, with whom he spoke directly, in the official photograph – an extraordinary gesture in the context of the strict protocol and health and safety measures that were introduced for the delegations."

Background:

• Șoșoacă is known for numerous controversial remarks and actions.
• She recently boasted about having blocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from speaking in the Romanian Parliament in 2023, saying she would "break his legs" if he tried to do so again.
• A total of 11 charges have been brought against Șoșoacă in Romania, particularly for promoting the Legionary movement, promoting the cult of war criminals, and denying the Holocaust.

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