The 'Battle of Snake Island' meme commemorates a pivotal moment of defiance during the early days of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. When the Russian cruiser Moskva demanded the surrender of Ukrainian border guards stationed on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, the defenders' radio response—'Russian warship, go fuck yourself'—instantly became a global symbol of resistance. This powerful act of bravery was captured in audio recordings and later immortalized through various artistic interpretations, including a famous Ukrainian postage stamp. In digital culture, the meme is used to represent an underdog standing their ground against an overwhelming force or to deliver a blunt, uncompromising message to authority.