Dmitry Medvedev

Trump declared war on Kremlin, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev claims

Medvedev wrote that pressure from Congress to sanction Russian companies "still doesn’t change the most important thing: these decisions are an act of war against Russia."

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and leader of the United Russia political party Dmitry Medvedev attends an event marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea October 9, 2025.
THEN-RUSSIAN prime minister Dmitry Medvedev crosses paths with US President Donald Trump at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations dinner in Manila in 2017.

Russia's Dead Hand system return shows that global stability has become fragile - opinion

US President Donald Trump points a finger as he delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 31, 2025

Trump orders nuclear submarines to move near Russia in response to Medvedev threats

 Russia's Deputy head of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev takes part in a wreath laying ceremony marking Defender of the Fatherland Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow, Russia, February 23, 2024.

Nations prepared to arm Iran with nuclear warheads after US strikes, Russia’s Medvedev claims


Russia's Medvedev says pre-emptive strike needed if Ukraine receives nuclear weapons

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.

 Deputy head of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev speaks during an interview with Russian media at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2023.

'Nuclear apocalypse' more likely due to Western arms in Ukraine - Medvedev

The United States has committed $37 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February last year.

 Ukrainian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukraine May 19, 2023

Russia's Medvedev: World is probably on verge of a new world war

Dmitry Medvedev: "In place of the American military, I would immediately make a fake trunk with false nuclear codes in case he wins, so as to avoid fatal consequences."

 Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

Medvedev: US is forcing support of Ukrainian 'Nazi regime'

Medvedev listed why countries from every continent do not need Ukraine to exist, calling on the memory of emotive historic and modern day conflicts and injustices to justify his perception.

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 25, 2022.

Medvedev: Russia must not back down against 'Nazi regime' in Kyiv

Dmitry Medvedev: "One does not negotiate with terrorists. They are exterminated as rabid dogs, poisonous saliva flowing from their mouths."

 Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

Russia's Medvedev describes Zelensky, Ukraine with Book of Revelations

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has also compared Ukraine to Nazi Germany and referred to Volodymyr Zelensky as the "head Nazi in Kyiv."

 Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

Russian troops may go to Kyiv, Lviv to 'destroy infection' - Medvedev

Later on Friday, Medvedev said that Russia was interested in resolving the Ukraine crisis through talks.

 Deputy head of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev speaks during an interview with Russian media at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2023.

Medvedev suggests Russia strike ICC with hypersonic missile

Former President Medvedev wrote a long Telegram message criticizing the ICC for it's arrest warrant issued for President Putin.

 Hypersonic rocket.

Russia will rename Ukraine 'Bandera Reich,' Medvedev warns

Medvedev, who called Zelensky the 'head Nazi in Kiev [sic],' warned that Russia's response to a Ukrainian petition would be tit-for-tat.

 Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

Russia's Medvedev says arms supplies to Kyiv threaten global nuclear catastrophe

Medvedev has said that the negotiations are prevented by the West providing support to Ukraine

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 25, 2022.