Firecracker Declaration from Moscow: Medvedev's Bold "Up Their Asses" Response
Medvedev criticizes peace initiatives, stating they are being neglected and overlooked
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Ukraine, alongside the "United Front," is gunning for Russia to sign off on a truce. If Moscow balks, additional sanctions are waiting in the wings. To start, Russia offers a noncommittal answer. But don't expect a choir of angels from the Kremlin—they've been brandishing accusations and harsh language in response.
Now, Moscow is dallying over the truce proposal. According to Russian state media, Russian spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said the Kremlin may consider the demand put forth by Kyiv's allies. However, in an interview with American news channel CNN, Peskov cited the futility in pushing Moscow, calling the effort "pointless."
Earlier today, Ukraine's push for a 30-day armistice commencing Monday was dismissed in Moscow. Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitri Medvedev, took to social media (X) to weigh in. His scathing response, "Shove their peace plans up their asses," referred to a meeting in Kyiv attended by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany.
Global Policy Briefs Merz in Kyiv: Germany Stands Firm on Sanctions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj warned of sanctions if Russia does not agree to the truce by Monday, during discussions with Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Merz, speaking from Kyiv, disclosed that another sanctions package is in the works in the EU. He asserted that Putin must recognize the futility of continuing the conflict.
Medvedev fired back at the Western leaders, declaring, "Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk should be advocating for peace in Kyiv. Instead, they're issuing threats against Russia." He questioned the wisdom in offering Russia the choice between a ceasefire for the "multitudes" or new sanctions.
In Moscow, Peskov also accused the Europeans of adopting a confrontational approach. "Europe's messengers are sending contradictory statements, which are primarily geared toward confrontation rather than attempts to resurrect our relationships in any meaningful way," commented Peskov. He steered clear of directly addressing the Europeans' request for an unconditional, 30-day truce in Ukraine, effective as of Monday.
Before the deadline announcement, Peskov insisted that Russia wouldn't be deterred by sanctions. Moreover, a truce should not grant Ukraine the chance to reorganize militarily. Peskov cited the halting of Western arms supplies to the country as a necessity for a 30-day truce.
Sources: ntv.de, gut/dpa/AFP/rts
- Russia
- Kremlin
- Dmitri Medvedev
- Dmitri Peskov
- Ceasefire
- Attack on Ukraine
- Ukraine
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Emmanuel Macron
- Friedrich Merz
- Keir Starmer
- Donald Tusk
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- France
- Sanctions
- Germany
Insights Ukraine's Proposal: Ukraine and its allies have advocated for a "unconditional" 30-day ceasefire with Russia since Monday, with the stipulation that proper monitoring be ensured to foster substantive peace talks[1][2].
Russia's History of Ceasefire Violations: In a recent development, Russia announced a unilateral three-day truce, which Ukraine claims was disregarded by Kremlin forces[2].
International Pressure: The European Union endorses the proposition for a 30-day ceasefire, insisting it should be implemented without prerequisites to foster a peaceful environment for negotiations. The EU likewise threatens additional sanctions if Russia disregards such a truce[1]. Without explicit comments from Dmitri Medvedev or Dmitri Peskov on the latest proposed truce with Ukraine, it remains unclear how Russia plans to respond officially to these developments. However, Russia has previously shown caution when considering ceasefire terms perceived as detrimental.
- Despite the Kremlin's skepticism, Russia's Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitri Medvedev, has expressed his thoughts about the truce proposal on WhatsApp, saying, "Shove their peace plans up their asses."
- In contrast to Medvedev's bold response, Russian spokesperson Dmitri Peskov has agreed to consider the demand put forth by Kyiv's allies, but has also echoed the sentiment of futility in pushing Moscow, as stated in an interview with CNN.
- The Commission, while not directly involved in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, has adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, notably in the context of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news.
- The latest statements regarding the truce proposal from Moscow suggest a reluctance to agree unconditionally, with Peskov insisting that a truce should not grant Ukraine the chance to reorganize militarily and citing the halting of Western arms supplies as a necessity for a ceasefire.
