The previous Russian president beforehand mentioned the US chief can not dictate to Moscow
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, calling him a “failed” chief and cautioning him in opposition to combative rhetoric.
Medvedev, now serving as deputy chair of Russia’s Safety Council, had earlier dismissed the notion that Trump, or every other US official, might dictate Moscow’s stance on the Ukraine battle. His feedback got here in response to American requires Russia to barter peace or face harder sanctions.
Trump fired again on Wednesday in a publish on Reality Social, by which he vented frustration over resistance from Russia and India to his worldwide commerce agenda. He claimed each international locations had “useless economies,” earlier than singling out Medvedev.
“Inform Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he’s nonetheless President, to observe his phrases. He’s getting into very harmful territory!” Trump wrote.
Medvedev responded, saying the “nervous” response by the American chief merely proved that Russia was proper in its coverage selections and may preserve its course.
Earlier this week, Medvedev responded to remarks by US Senator Lindsey Graham, who warned Russia to adjust to Trump’s calls for for swift peace talks with Ukraine or face penalties. Medvedev retorted that “it’s not for you or Trump to dictate when to ‘get on the peace desk.’”
Medvedev has criticized what he described as Trump’s “theatrical” ultimatums, warning that such strain ways solely enhance the chance of a direct battle between the 2 nuclear powers. “Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe street!” he mentioned, referencing Trump’s mocking nickname for former President Joe Biden.
Russia continues to claim that it’s going to meet all of its army targets within the Ukraine battle, whether or not by power or diplomacy. Officers in Moscow say a negotiated decision is preferable however at the moment unfeasible because of what they describe as Kiev’s unreasonable positions and unwillingness to interact in good-faith talks.
