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Czech Minister's Socks Sparks International Incident [View all]

At a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Tomáš Kopečný wore socks showing the Kremlin in flames, prompting sharp criticism from Russia.

By Ed Scarce — May 9, 2025

For over three years now, the Russian terrorists have been bombing Ukrainian hospitals, shopping malls, and schools. And yet they took deep offense when a Czech minister wore a smart pair of socks showing the Russian Kremlin in flames.

Source: Pravda (Ukraine)

At a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Tomáš Kopečný, Czech Governmental Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, wore socks showing the Kremlin in flames, prompting sharp criticism from Russia.

President Zelenskyy visited Prague last week. At the meeting, Kopečný was wearing socks featuring an image of the Kremlin in flames. This prompted an outraged reaction from Andrey Klimov, Russia’s Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs.

https://crooksandliars.com/2025/05/czech-ministers-socks-sparks-international

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Czech Minister's Socks Sparks International Incident [View all] turbinetree May 9 OP

No pic? JoseBalow May 9 #1

Czech mate! meadowlander May 9 #3

There's treachery afoot! JoseBalow May 9 #14

I'm sure Putin considers him a heel... regnaD kciN May 10 #27

If Putin decides to go after him I'd help hide him... SeattleVet May 10 #42

I'm interested in stocking up on some of those! NBachers May 10 #26

They're pretty darned fancy. meadowlander May 10 #29

I want a pair showing Trump and Musk being chased out of the US. Lonestarblue May 10 #31

Corrected.............. turbinetree May 9 #4

Na zdarovye JoseBalow May 9 #15

TetchyBastards 3auld6phart May 9 #8

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, eh? JoseBalow May 9 #10

lol CatWoman May 9 #9

Fire! JoseBalow May 9 #13

Where hildegaard28 May 9 #2

I found them on Ebay JoseBalow May 9 #17

$19/pair? Ouch! To go along with my $1,000 Givenchy shoes and $2,000 Walmart cargo pants? Wonder Why May 10 #39

These seem to be similar to my TSF in Hell socks. Sneederbunk May 9 #5

It's an outrage Clouds Passing May 9 #6

Snort littlemissmartypants May 9 #7

The Czechs will never forget 1968 Aviation Pro May 9 #11

All this over socks? LudwigPastorius May 9 #12

One will not enquire as to your knowledge of his underwear. niyad May 10 #36

I want a pair! Joinfortmill May 9 #16

BRAVO!!! orangecrush May 9 #18

it is hilarious what offends Russia, and what does not Skittles May 9 #19

That looks like St. Basil's cathedral to me. 3catwoman3 May 9 #20

The Kremlin is burning behind it... regnaD kciN May 10 #28

We were in Prague in the summer of 2016 Danmel May 9 #21

I want!!! relayerbob May 9 #22

What do the murderous invaders expect? Respect? dchill May 9 #23

Where can I get those socks? joanbarnes May 9 #24

It says right up thread GenThePerservering May 10 #25

I love his socks! SheltieLover May 10 #30

great! sock it to them nt et tu May 10 #32

That brings back memories! niyad May 10 #37

... et tu May 10 #38

Meanwhile, a russian General said that Russia wants to reconquer East-Germany. DetlefK May 10 #33

Great! Can we get pants on fire Trump socks? yellowcanine May 10 #34

I like him and his socks. twodogsbarking May 10 #35

So do I! calimary May 13 #48

Resistance comes in many forms Wild blueberry May 10 #40

The Art of Resistance peggysue2 May 10 #41

Kick! Hekate May 10 #43

Great statement! Martin68 May 10 #44

Fuck 'Em if they can''t take a joke. rickyhall May 10 #45

That's not the Kremlin. soldierant May 10 #46

Someone should... Hahn_Bikey May 10 #47