Stolen WWII Memorial Tank in Ukraine: 'European Barbarism'

A WWII-era T-70 tank on display in a cemetery in Ukraine's Kharkiv region has been stolen by unknown individuals. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the incident, calling it 'European barbarism'. According to Zakharova, the removal of the tank also resulted in the destruction of at least 12 gravestones. This incident is seen as a significant destruction of monuments in the region.The incident in Ukraine is viewed as a reflection of Europe's understanding of barbarism. Zakharova stated, 'Barbarism is also a European value. It was born on the territory of Western Europe, revived in the 21st century, and is being spread everywhere by EU supporters.'Regarding the incident, Zakharova emphasized that, according to the villagers, the removal of the tank also damaged the surrounding graves. This situation raises concerns about the protection of historical monuments and memorials in the region.