Dissenting Statements from Moscow Medvedev's Unfiltered Response: "Stick Your Peace Proposals Where the Sun Don't Shine"
Medvedev Accuses International Community of Failing to Implement Peace Plans
In a dramatic turn of events, the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia has seen some heated exchanges. The 'Coalition of the Willing,' a group consisting of European states and the United States, are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire from Russia. To put pressure on the Kremlin, the threat of further sanctions looms. Initially, Russia dismissed the proposal with curse-laden rhetoric. Now, the Kremlin seems to be considering the proposal.
As per Russian state media reports, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov has acknowledged the ceasefire request coming from Ukraine's Western allies and stated that Moscow would think about it. However, Peskov, speaking to CNN, warned that pressuring Russia would prove pointless.
In response to the 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting in Kyiv, attended by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, former Kremlin chief Dmitri Medvedev unleashed a vulgar remark: "They can stick their peace plans up their ass." This statement expressed Medvedev's disapproval of the alliance's threats towards Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj met with Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv, where Selenskyj threatened sanctions if Russia does not agree to the proposed ceasefire. The European leaders traveled to Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict and push for peace talks with Moscow.
Medvedev criticized their visit, commenting that instead of discussing peace, the leaders are "issuing threats against Russia." He raised questions about the wisdom of giving Russia the choice between a ceasefire for the "hordes" or new sanctions.
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov also accused the European leaders of adopting a confrontational stance, stating that they make contradictory statements that are "more oriented towards confrontation than towards attempts to revive our relations in one way or another." Peskov did not directly address the Europeans' demand for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting on Monday.
Before the ultimatum was announced, Peskov declared that Russia would not be deterred by sanctions and that a ceasefire should not provide Ukraine with the opportunity to reorganize militarily. As a condition for a 30-day ceasefire, Peskov suggested the halting of Western arms supplies to Ukraine.
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- Dmitri Peskov
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- Emmanuel Macron
- Friedrich Merz
- Keir Starmer
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(Enrichment Data)Throughout the nearly three-year conflict, Russia has declared unilateral ceasefires in the past, which Ukraine alleges have consistently been violated. For instance, a recent three-day ceasefire, initiated by Russia, concluded on Saturday, with Ukraine accusing Russian forces of breaching it. International pressure for a long-lasting truce persists, with major European leaders visiting Kyiv and advocating for peace negotiations with Moscow. However, Ukraine seeks a long-term ceasefire, while Russia favors direct discussions without preconditions, potentially taking place in Istanbul on May 15 to resolve the underlying issues of the conflict.
- Despite initial dismissal and vulgar remarks from Dmitri Medvedev, the Kremlin seems to be considering the proposal for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov, in his statement to CNN, acknowledged the ceasefire request from Ukraine's Western allies while warning against pressuring Russia.
- In contrast to the European leaders' demands for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, Peskov suggested the halting of Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a condition for a ceasefire.
- While attending a meeting in Kyiv with European leaders, Dmitri Medvedev criticized their threats towards Russia and questioned the wisdom of giving Russia the choice between a ceasefire for the "hordes" or new sanctions.
