Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, declared that “we’ll take care of Finland in half an hour.” This bold statement, however, was not made in a traditional political setting but rather in the midst of a drunken stupor.
The peculiar incident began when Medvedev downed a liter of Finlandia vodka at a private gathering. His initial intention to enjoy the Finnish spirit took an unexpected turn as the alcohol coursed through his veins. With each sip, Medvedev’s mind began to drift into a drunken fantasy where he was engaged in a grand battle against Finland.
In his inebriated state, Medvedev mistook the vodka as a symbolic weapon, bolstering his confidence and convincing himself that he could conquer Finland with ease. Slurring his words, he boasted to the amused onlookers, “This Finlandia vodka has given me the strength of ten men. We’ll take care of Finland in half an hour!”