Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev have made clear statements regarding Russia's stance on the conflict with Ukraine. Putin warned that Ukrainian statehood could suffer an 'irreparable blow' if the conflict continues, suggesting that Moscow’s forces have the upper hand. Medvedev's statements were more direct, indicating that the existence of Ukraine is a 'mortal danger' to its people and that Russia's objective is the elimination of Ukrainian statehood and independence, which he described as a 'genocidal policy'. He stated that any form of Ukrainian statehood on 'historical Russian territories' is impossible and that Ukrainians face a choice: be part of Russia or perish. These statements underscore Russia's refusal to negotiate in good faith and its intent to not cede any seized territory in Ukraine. Additionally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected a U.S. proposal to reopen an arms-control dialogue, further exacerbating tensions and demonstrating Russia's rejection of strategic stability and arms control dialog with the U.S.
Russia’s top diplomat rejected a U.S. proposal to continue nuclear arms control talks, arguing it is impossible to hold discussions in the wake of the U.S.’s continued support to Ukraine. https://t.co/bcLtA9Dpti https://t.co/DVAjT6AUqA
Russia has rejected an American proposal to reopen an arms-control dialogue with Washington, raising fears of a new arms race https://t.co/6U8w7ZfT39 https://t.co/6U8w7ZfT39
Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov also warned that Ukraine must end its push to join NATO before any peace discussions can proceed https://t.co/HfjcoXEncg https://t.co/oFuXDLISOS
Russia’s Lavrov rejects US proposal to resume nuclear arms talks #globalrisk https://t.co/0fWpwjLJbL
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: Russia informed the United States in December 2023 in writing that its proposals to (re)launch a dialog on strategic stability and arms control are unacceptable.
This is Russia’s most genocidal statement so far. Dmitry “Dimon” Medvedev, deputy head of 🇷🇺 Security Council & ex-president writes that Ukrainians face a choice: be part of Russia - or die with their families. Literally. #RussiaIsANaziState #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/qZ3BWNnqmS
This is Russia’s most genocidal statement so far. Dmitry “Dimon” Medvedev, head of 🇷🇺 Security Council & ex-president writes that Ukrainians face a choice: be part of Russia - or die with their families. Literally. #RussiaIsANaziState #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/uIDrfBWOJK
Key Takeaways: ⬇️ 1/11 Russian Security Council Deputy Chairperson Dmitry Medvedev reiterated on January 17 that the elimination of Ukrainian statehood and independence remains one of Russia’s core war aims. https://t.co/b9hJtqi4ih https://t.co/zBqNdAWAOf
Ukrainian statehood poses ‘mortal danger’ for its people – Medvedev The existence of 'any Ukraine' on historical Russian lands will lead to a 'perpetual war,' the former president believes https://t.co/OtLblxOPtd https://t.co/czsELh5xoM
🚨🇷🇺 PUTIN: UKRAINIAN STATEHOOD WILL BE IRREPARABLY DAMAGED "Not only has the counteroffensive failed, but the initiative is completely in the hands of the Russian military. If this continues, Ukrainian statehood could be dealt an irreparable blow. This will be the result of… https://t.co/0y0OvRgCJS https://t.co/V9J4Y4HDFw
Putin claims Russia’s seized territory in Ukraine will never be ceded in peace talks https://t.co/INOQiCyTHG
For years, Putin lied about referendums and imaginary “Nazis”. Yesterday, he was finally honest enough to call occupied areas of Ukraine “conquests.” The invasion of Ukraine has always been an act of Russian imperialism https://t.co/5xcGGmbcaP
Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia will always fight against Ukraine and that they will find a reason to attack either in 10 or 50 years. “Ukraine's existence is mortally dangerous for Ukrainians... I'm talking about absolutely any type of Ukraine,” he said. ⛔️genocidal rhetoric https://t.co/ea8O4jQpJN
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, now suggests that Russia would not accept independent Ukraine & might incorporate it in "common state:" https://t.co/NSAVQN7HWJ Putin also stated that Ukrainian statehood can end as result of the…
It’s pretty remarkable that “We will kill you all and all your families until you submit and forget your language and culture” is now literally the official Russian policy for Ukraine. Former president Medvedev is the head of Russia’s ruling party and deputy head of its NSC. https://t.co/Y2YG0clqDK
Medvedev’s 🇷🇺 new genocidal message: Ukraine is a cancerous tumor. The existence of any Ukrainian state is a mortal threat to Ukrainians. Their only choice is to become Russians or die. CC: those who think Russia is interested in freezing the conflict. https://t.co/F6RNTus5KW https://t.co/hoZlb0OOEN
"Aren't They Fools?": Putin Says Ukrainian Statehood Risks 'Irreparable Blow' If War Continues https://t.co/uZ6GuXnzUi
A moment of truth, for all the western storytellers. russian official medvedev openly admits, Ukraine should not exist. So you can wipe your a… with any peace agreements you fantasize. Only language ruz understands is force. The faster our partners accept it, the better https://t.co/lpz5dFshvO
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia will now always fight against Ukraine. "There is a 100 percent probability of a new conflict, no matter what security papers the West signs with the puppet Kiev regime. It could… https://t.co/o7HlBzT3XD
Here we go. Dmitry Medvedev writes on Telegram that Russia will deny any form of Ukrainian statehood, "Nazi" or not. The existence of any independent Ukrainian polity on "historical Russian territories" is impossible. 1/ https://t.co/dwITDCiZro
If you refused to believe Ukrainians the past 2 years when they told you what Russia wants, believe Putin now. He openly says what we’ve known all along: Russia came to #Ukraine to conquer & has zero intention to negotiate or cede any occupied territory. https://t.co/ajsyrjHySu
Today Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, once again wrote in his Telegram channel that Ukraine should be destroyed as an independent state and that the only option that Russia offers for Ukrainians is to live in an empire: "The existence of… https://t.co/xaPBMwR8Q5
🇷🇺 Medvedev: No matter who is in power, the probability of a new conflict with Ukraine is one hundred percent https://t.co/ALxv6iRm6C
In today’s session on the couch, Dmitry Medvedev calls the existence of Ukraine to be “mortal danger for Ukrainians.” https://t.co/hletudc5TZ
NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin continued to demonstrate that Russia is not interested in negotiating with Ukraine in good faith and that Russia’s maximalist objectives in Ukraine – which are tantamount to full Ukrainian and Western surrender – remain unchanged. (1/2) https://t.co/9dTbWmwdmJ
#Russia's President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow’s forces have the upper hand in their almost two-year conflict with #Ukraine, warning the rival state it risks an “irreparable” blow if it continues. https://t.co/yvIgtpFX7h