This debate is actually nothing new, there were already several initiatives to demolish the monument, but all governments since 1989 have refrained from doing so, moreover, Russia has always made it clear that this would be considered an offense.
Este debate no es nada nuevo, ya hubo varias iniciativas para demoler el monumento, pero todos los gobiernos desde 1989 se han abstenido de hacerlo, por otra parte, Rusia siempre ha dejado claro que esto se consideraría un delito.