DMITRY MEDVEDEV
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev predicts that the US is one step away from losing it completely
Dmitry Medvedev said that the US has a false sense of belief regarding its victory during the cold war. He said the country is one step away from collapsing completely. He made these comments recently in a conference. In the past, he has threatened to use Russia’s nuclear arsenal against its rivals.
Kremlin: US House passage of Ukraine aid bill will hurt Ukraine, cause more deaths
The House approved a legislative package providing $60.84 billion to Ukraine, including $23 billion to replenish U.S. weapons, stocks and facilities. The package now goes to the U.S. Senate, which passed a similar measure two months ago, for expected approval next week. It then is passed on to President Joe Biden to sign.
Russia's Medvedev says Joe Biden is a 'mad' disgrace to America
Dmitry Medvedev, a Russian official and ally of President Vladimir Putin, criticized Joe Biden, calling him a "mad" disgrace to the United States and claiming he had no right to compare himself to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Medvedev accused Biden of trying to start World War III and fighting for fascists, contrasting him with Roosevelt's efforts for peace
Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
Belgorod, in southern Russia, is located close to the Ukrainian border and has been targeted by Ukrainian rockets and drones in recent months. In the incident referred to by Medvedev on Dec. 30, Russia said at least 20 people had been killed, including two children, and 111 injured in what it called an "indiscriminate" Ukrainian strike using cluster bombs.
Russia says recruited 385,000 soldiers this year
Russia's armed forces have recruited 385,000 people so far this year, officials said Wednesday, as Moscow needs masses of soldiers for its Ukraine offensive. More than 1,600 people are signing a contract with the armed forces every day," Russia's former leader Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of the nation's Security Council, said in a video published on social media.
Russia may annex more Ukrainian regions, Medvedev says
Former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev has suggested that Russia may annex more regions of Ukraine, as it marks one year since claiming four Ukrainian territories as its own. Moscow recently held elections in these regions, but does not fully control them and is currently facing a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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Russia signs 2,80,000 for contract military service this year -Medvedev
Some 280,000 people have signed up so far this year for professional service with Russia's military, the deputy chair of the Russian Security Council, former President Dmitry Medvedev, said on Sunday. Visiting Russia's Far East, Medvedev said he was meeting local officials to work on efforts to beef up the armed forces.
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev: Japan's 'militarisation' complicates Asia-Pacific
Russia decided this year to declare Sept. 3 - the day after Japan's surrender in World War Two - a "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan", spurring a protest from Tokyo. Medvedev said Japan, with help from the United States, was expanding its military infrastructure and increasing its arms purchases.
Russia-Ukraine war may last decades, West's support will dry up soon: Former Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev, who is currently deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, wrote: “Should it take years or even decades, then so be it. We have no choice: either we will destroy their hostile political regime, or the collective West will eventually tear Russia to pieces. And in this case, it will perish with us. Nobody needs this."
Russia vows to punish Ukraine for attack on civilian tanker near Crimean Bridge
Russia has vowed to retaliate against Ukraine's alleged use of a sea drone to attack a civilian tanker near the Kerch Strait. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the attack a "terrorist act" which "threatened the lives of the crew and risks a large-scale environmental disaster".
Russia's Medvedev: We'd have to use a nuclear weapon if Ukrainian offensive was a success
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that if Ukraine's counter-offensive succeeds, Russia would be forced to use nuclear weapons. Medvedev is the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council chaired by President Putin. He referenced Russia's nuclear doctrine that allows the use of nuclear weapons in response to anti-Russia aggression.
Russia will not let mutiny turn into coup: Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev
Answering questions from journalists, Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said the whole world would be on the brink of catastrophe if Russian nuclear weapons fell into the hands of "bandits".
Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing
SIPRI estimated that of the total global inventory of 12,512 warheads in January 2023, some 9,576 were in military stockpiles for potential use which was 86 more than in January 2022.
Russia's Medvedev: Ukraine conflict may last for decades, no talks with Zelenskiy
A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the conflict in Ukraine could last for decades and that negotiations with Ukraine were impossible as long as Ukraine's Western-backed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was in power.
Western arms for Ukraine make 'nuclear apocalypse' more likely: Russia's Medvedev
Russia, which has more nuclear weapons than any other state, has repeatedly said the West is engaged in a proxy war with Russia over Ukraine that could escalate into a much bigger conflict.
EU warns Moscow not to use drone 'attack' to escalate war
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has warned Russia against using an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin to justify escalating the conflict in Ukraine. Russian anti-aircraft units claimed to have shot down drones in the early hours of Wednesday in an apparent attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, who was not present at the time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly denied involvement in the attack. Meanwhile, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev called for Zelensky’s “physical elimination” over the drone attack, and criticised Borrell as an "impudent old fool".
No option left other than elimination of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Russia's ex-leader Dmitry Medvedev
On his Telegram channel, Medvedev said, "After today's terrorist attack, there are no options left other than the physical elimination of Zelensky and his clique."
Russia may quit grain deal if EU ban implemented
G-7 officials are considering moving closer to an outright ban on most exports to Russia and are discussing the idea ahead of a leaders summit in Japan in May, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposal is still being debated and could change, the people said last week.
What is the New START nuclear arms treaty?
It came into force in 2011 and was extended in 2021 for five more years after U.S. President Joe Biden took office, and allows both U.S. and Russian inspectors to ensure that both sides are complying with the treaty. Under the agreement, Moscow and Washington are committed to deploying no more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads and a maximum of 700 long-range missiles and bombers.
Russia's Medvedev says more U.S. weapons supplies mean 'all of Ukraine will burn'
"All of Ukraine that remains under Kyiv's rule will burn," journalist Nadana Fridrikhson quoted him as saying in a written interview with her.
Russia's Medvedev says Moscow has enough weapons
Ukrainian and Western military officials have said Russia is facing a shortage of arms after firing thousands of artillery shells and missiles at Ukraine since it invaded exactly 11 months ago.
Putin ally Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine
Putin said on Wednesday that Russia's powerful military-industrial complex was ramping up production and was one of the main reasons why his country would prevail in Ukraine. Washington has not detailed in public what it would do if Putin ordered what would be the first use of nuclear weapons in war since the United States unleashed the first atomic bomb attacks on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Civil war in US, Musk as President, Creation of Fourth Reich: Russian official makes 2023 prediction
While making predictions for the forthcoming year, Medvedev stated that Civil war will break out in the US, California as a result of which Texas will become an independent state. He also added that Elon Musk will win the presidential election in a number of states, after the new Civil War end.
Trade in national currencies to boost India's trade with Central Asia & extended neighbourhood
The internationalization of the rupee could lead to multipolar financial structure originally envisaged by the BRICS. The Central Asian states and Southern Caucasus have strong links with the Russian systems and India’s trade with this region in national curencies would come handy for businessmen.
Oil could top $300-400 if Japan's price cap idea implemented: Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev
G7 leaders agreed last week to explore feasibility of introducing temporary import price caps on Russian fossil fuels, including oil, in an attempt to limit Russian resources to finance its military campaign in Ukraine.
Russia's Navalny loses appeal on terrorist, extremist label
Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe, was arrested in January 2021 upon returning from Germany, where he had been recuperating from nerve-agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin, and handed a 2½-year sentence for a parole violation.
Russia will put its enemies such as United States in their place, says Dmitry Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev, who served as president from 2008 to 2012 and is now deputy secretary of Russia's security council, said the United States had stoked "disgusting" Russophobia in an attempt to force Russia on its knees and then rip it apart.
Russia no longer needs diplomatic ties with West: Ex-President Medvedev
Medvedev said Moscow would continue its operation in Ukraine until it achieved goals defined by President Vladimir Putin
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