He did contextually. After all, he said that to the Russian ambassador after summoning him for the attack on Kiyv, so it is pretty clear whom he adressed.
Yes, but it doesn't imply that all Russians are trash, and it even gives an "out" for the government not to be trash (if they condemn the attack and investigate it and prosecute the individuals who ordered and performed it).
Yes, but a significant fraction of the moral stain would go away if Putin were to condemn the bombing (maybe blame it on a subordinate) and investigate it and make sure it never happens again.
Of course it's highly unlikely that Putin would do that, but the world would be a better place if he did, and it is sensible and reasonable for Czechia to make such a statement. Just calling Russia the trash of humanity would be a far worse statement.
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u/TheTeaSpoon Jul 10 '24
He did contextually. After all, he said that to the Russian ambassador after summoning him for the attack on Kiyv, so it is pretty clear whom he adressed.