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 suggests 'pushing Poland's borders' as next phase of Ukraine war

In a Telegram post, Russia's former President advocated for the invasion of Russian borders, if it was necessary for a victory against Ukraine.

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

Russia's Medvedev says Moscow to 'significantly' increase arms supplies in 2023

Western capitals and military analysts have said Moscow could be running short of some military supplies.

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

Putin ally Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

Medvedev said NATO and other defense leaders should think about the risks of their policy.

 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 threatens US with hypersonic cruise missiles, likens US to Nazis

Medvedev has repeatedly made bombastic threats to unleash Russia's arsenal, including warnings that the Kremlin would use nuclear weapons.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia January 15, 2020.

Medvedev: Prevent Russian war critics, 'traitors' from returning to Russia

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that Russians who are against their country's invasion of Ukraine, shouldn't be allowed to re-enter Russia.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia January 15, 2020.

Russia’s Medvedev ‘predictions’ showcase Moscow mentality - analysis

Dmitry Medvedev's predictions were ostensibly part of a series of “New Year” predictions and could be seen as a kind of mocking or jest, but they also reveal Moscow's mentality.

 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: ‘Fourth Reich’ to be made up of Germany, Poland

Medvedev made a list of 10 predictions he has for 2023 on Twitter.

 Third Reich emblem.

Medvedev says Russia is fighting a sacred battle against Satan

Since the war began, Medvedev's rhetoric has become increasingly fierce though his published views sometimes chime with thinking at the top levels of the Kremlin elite.

 A priest conducts a ceremony for Russian reservists recruited during the partial mobilisation of troops before their departure to the zone of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the Rostov region, Russia October 31, 2022. The sign on the flag reads " We are Russians. God is with us!"

Russia's Medvedev raises specter of nuclear strike on Ukraine

Former president Dmitry Medvedev, said Russia had the right to defend itself with nuclear weapons if it is pushed beyond its limits and that this is "certainly not a bluff."

RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow.

Russian-installed officials in Kherson say they will hold vote on joining Russia

In a post on the Telegram messaging app, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of Kherson, said he hoped Kherson would become "a part of Russia, a fully-fledged subject of a united country".

 A woman stands amidst shelves at a street market during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the Russia-controlled city of Kherson, Ukraine July 26, 2022.