Medvedev Warns Trump Russia Remains Firm Amid Ukraine Tensions

Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has issued a series of sharp responses to US President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum demanding a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine within 10-12 days. Medvedev ridiculed Trump's deadlines and sanctions threats, warning that Russia will continue its military objectives until fully achieved and that the US should not dictate Russia's negotiation timeline. He emphasized that Russia is not comparable to Israel or Iran and cautioned that each new ultimatum from Trump risks escalating tensions toward war. Trump, in turn, warned Medvedev to watch his words, accusing him of entering dangerous territory. Medvedev's statements reflect Russia's dismissal of Western sanctions and ongoing military aggression in Ukraine, while Russia continues to reject NATO expansion and Western military aid to Ukraine as provocations. The exchanges underscore heightened tensions and the persistent impasse over the Ukraine conflict, with both sides exchanging strong rhetoric over war, diplomacy, and sanctions.