Russia's Dmitry Medvedev:
"I would like future generations and the citizens of our country to assess this period as the time when we preserved the country. Not simply preserved it, but brought it back into the ranks of the great powers. Our country can survive only as a great power. Either a great power, or nothing."
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Medvedev Warns of Global Conflict
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev:
"If we do not achieve an end to the conflict on our terms, it could develop into a global conflict."
"Who would come at us? We have nuclear weapons, after all."
Medvedev Comments on NATO Expansion
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev on NATO:
I am not saying they should accept the Russian point of view, but they could simply assess what is happening -- why we have these concerns, why we don't like it when a particular state joins NATO.
I say: ...
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev on NATO:
I am not saying they should accept the Russian point of view, but they could simply assess what is happening -- why we have these concerns, why we don't like it when a particular state joins NATO.
I say: "Our missiles are aimed at your cities, and your missiles are aimed at ours. If you move closer to us, the flight time becomes shorter and shorter."
"Why should we be happy about NATO coming closer?" They all understand this, but they ignored our position.
Medvedev Threatens Strikes on Germany
Russia's Medvedev on Germany:
"They deserve a direct strike against all German military production facilities intended for the Banderite clique. And quite possibly, against some other locations in Berlin as well."
Medvedev Denies Russia Mobilization Plans
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Medvedev: There are no plans for mobilization in Russia.
Medvedev Claims Ukraine Losing Territory
Russia's Medvedev: Ukraine is now commonly called "Country 404." Half of its population has already disappeared, along with 20% of the territories that had fallen into its hands.
I am sure that more and more territories will be "returned" to Russia, and our valiant army constantly confirms this.
Medvedev Criticizes Japan on Nuclear Past
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev:
What a disgrace that, in recalling the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki recently, not once did Japan’s Prime Minister or any other Japanese official bother to mention who did it. Japan is a vassal of the United States, and at some point, it will become a ronin.
Medvedev on Iran's Strait Leverage
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev:
Iran, instead of nuclear weapons, discovered another weapon that is no weaker than nuclear, the Strait of Hormuz.
This is what the discussions revolve around, reaching agreements on how this strait will function going forward.
Iranian authorities also possess a "thermonuclear weapon", the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
If it is blocked, all oil shipments and other transport will be locked down.
Medvedev Attends Khamenei Funeral
Ex-Russian President Medvedev attended Khamenei's funeral.
Medvedev to Attend Khamenei Funeral
Dmitry Medvedev to attend Khamenei's funeral in Tehran as Putin's special envoy.
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Medvedev Posts AI Video Targeting West
Russia's Medvedev published an AI-generated video of himself shredding photos of Western politicians.
Medvedev Warns of Nuclear Plant Strike
Russia's Medvedev:
If Ukraine destroys Zaporozhye nuclear plant, Russia ‘COULD’ hit Ukrainian nuclear plants in ‘SYMMETRICAL STRIKE’
‘In event of catastrophic destruction of machine/reactor hall of nuclear plant, new Chernobyl will occur… no better than use of tactical nuclear weapons’
Medvedev Warns Europe Over Drone Threat
Medvedev on the Romania drone incident: claimed it "remains unclear" whose drone was involved, said EU states have "no right to complain" due to their Ukraine support.
Accused European leaders of responsibility for strikes inside Russia and warned citizens of drone-producing countries should not expect to "sleep peacefully", calling it "only the beginning.
Medvedev Comments on US-Europe Rift
Q: If European countries are at loggerheads with the US and the US is on bad terms with the rest of the world, where might this lead?
Russia's Medvedev: In short, Russia's victory. It's actually quite amusing to watch how relations between the United States and Europe are developing.
Medvedev Warns of Nuclear Apocalypse
Russia's Medvedev:
A nuclear apocalypse is indeed possible, but it would be very undesirable.
Medvedev Threatens Strikes on EU Sites
Dmitry Medvedev: Russian Defense Ministry's statement must be taken literally: the list of European facilities which make drones & other equipment is a list of potential targets for the Russian armed forces. When strikes become a reality depends on what comes next. Sleep well, European partners!
Medvedev: Trump Won't Leave NATO
Russia's Medvedev:
Neither Trump nor the United States will withdraw from NATO.
Trump’s rhetoric is pure showmanship.