Unorthodox Dialogue from Moscow: Medvedev Unleashes a Profanity-Filled Response to Peace Offer
Medvedev accuses global powers of neglecting peace initiatives, alleging they're missing opportunities for resolution.
Russia remains flexible in response to international demands for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, as reported by Russian state media. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov hinted that Moscow would "consider" the proposal. The tough-talking Dmitri Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, delivered a harsh message to the Western allies, however. In an English post on social media, Medvedev urged the European powers and the US to shove their peace plans "up their ass."
Medvedev's bold statement came soon after a coalition led by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss a ceasefire starting on Monday. If Russia does not comply with the ceasefire request, additional sanctions are imminent.
Europe Faces Blunt Criticism
In an interview with CNN, Peskov warned against exerting pressure on Russia. Medvedev took his criticism one step further in his blunt statement addressed to the "Coalition of the Willing." In his post, Medvedev questioned the soundness of the West's decision to force Russia to choose between a truce for the "hordes" or new sanctions.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov also accused Europe of adopting a confrontational stance. During a press conference in Moscow, he reiterated that contradictory statements from Europe were primarily focused on hostility rather than diplomatic efforts to mend relations with Russia. Peskov did not directly address the Europeans' demand for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
West's Hardline Stance
Not deterred by Peskov's stance, Zelenskyy and his Western counterparts have taken a firm stance. In addition to the proposed sanctions, Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk all agreed that Putin needs to understand the futility of continuing the war. They met to discuss a unified approach to the crisis in Kyiv.
In spite of the harsh rhetoric, it remains uncertain whether Russia will ultimately agree to the proposed ceasefire or face increasingly severe economic sanctions.
Sources:
ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts
- Russia
- Kremlin
- Dmitri Medvedev
- Dmitri Peskov
- Ceasefire
- Attack on Ukraine
- Ukraine
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Emmanuel Macron
- Friedrich Merz
- Keir Starmer
- Donald Tusk
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- France
- Sanctions
- Germany
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There are no specific updates available in the provided search results regarding Russia's response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire or reactions from Dmitri Medvedev and Dmitri Peskov to demands from Western allies regarding such a proposal. However, there are details about a recent unilateral ceasefire declaration by Russia in observance of Victory Day:
- Unilateral Ceasefire: Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire on May 8 to mark Victory Day, which was met with skepticism from Ukraine. Despite this declaration, Ukrainian sources reported that Russian forces continued to engage in attacks, such as artillery and drone strikes, albeit at a reduced intensity[1].
- Violations and Reactions: Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of violating the ceasefire, citing attacks near various locations like Vilne Pole, Novosilka, and Novopil[1]. Russian milbloggers, on the other hand, accused Ukraine of violating the ceasefire with drone strikes against Russian positions[1].
For updates on Medvedev and Peskov's reactions to Western demands for a ceasefire extension or proposal, additional information may be necessary from other sources.
- The Commission has also adopted a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the controversy surrounding Dmitri Medvedev's straightforward comments.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov acknowledged the coalition's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, but questioned the general news coverage of Europe's stance during a press conference.
- In response to Medvedev's statements on social media, European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk, emphasized the need to address the risks related to war-and-conflicts and agreed that Putin must comprehend the futility of continuing hostilities.
- Whatsapp messages exchanged between Dmitri Medvedev and Dmitri Peskov regarding the adopted proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from ionizing radiation has been a topic of speculation among Russian political analysts.
