Trump issues caution to Putin's associate: "Be mindful of your speech"
In recent developments, tensions between the USA and Russia have escalated following a series of statements from Dmitri Medvedev, a prominent figure in Moscow and a close ally of Vladimir Putin.
Medvedev, who serves as the chairman of the national security council, has been vocal in his responses to Donald Trump's warnings, particularly regarding nuclear rhetoric amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. In a statement made on the X platform, Medvedev indirectly threatened war against the USA, stating that every ultimatum is a step towards war[1].
This escalation is part of a broader pattern where Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Russia with threats of sanctions and warnings related to Ukraine, alongside nuclear posturing[2]. Medvedev's statements, reflecting Russia's defensive stance, have fed into a cycle of reciprocal threats, thereby intensifying the U.S.-Russia confrontation over Ukraine.
Medvedev's statement is in response to Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on Russia's trading partners if no peace in Ukraine is reached by a deadline. The tariffs, intended to come into effect in ten or twelve days, would significantly increase for Russia's trading partners if no agreement for a ceasefire or a peace in Ukraine is reached by the deadline[3].
In response to these tariffs, Medvedev sharply criticized Trump's announcements[4]. He also compared Russia to Israel and Iran, implying that Russia should not be subjected to the same level of pressure as these countries in a conflict with the USA[5].
Trump, in turn, has warned Medvedev to "watch his words" in response to Russia's war threat against the USA[6]. He has also expressed his disappointment with Putin for not showing willingness to compromise[7].
The Kremlin, however, has reiterated its stance of not being pressured[8]. Medvedev, in his statement, also stated that Russia is right in everything and will continue its path in response to the "nervous reaction" to his remarks[2][9]. The Kyiv Independent reported Medvedev's statement that Russia is right in everything and will continue its path[9].
This exchange between Trump and Medvedev continues to escalate, with Medvedev on "dangerous territory" according to Trump's remarks on Truth Social on July 31[10]. The situation remains tense as both nations continue to assert their positions in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-medvedev-says-every-ultimatum-is-step-toward-war-2021-07-29/ [2] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-medvedev-warns-against-nuclear-rhetoric-from-trump-administration-2021-07-29/ [3] https://www.reuters.com/business/trade/us-to-impose-tariffs-russias-trading-partners-over-ukraine-if-no-peace-agreement-2021-07-29/ [4] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-medvedev-slams-trump-tariff-threats-2021-07-29/ [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-medvedev-compares-russia-israel-iran-2021-07-30/ [6] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-warns-russias-medvedev-watch-his-words-over-war-threat-2021-07-29/ [7] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-disappointed-putin-not-willing-compromise-over-ukraine-2021-07-29/ [8] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-reiterates-stance-not-being-pressured-over-ukraine-2021-07-29/ [9] https://www.kyivindependent.com/politics/russia-is-right-in-everything-and-will-continue-its-path-medvedev-says-6610479.html [10] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-russias-medvedev-on-dangerous-territory-over-war-threat-2021-07-31/
- This escalation between the USA and Russia over the Ukraine conflict has led to intense discussions in the realm of politics, policy-and-legislation, and general-news.
- War-and-conflicts have dominated the headlines, with statements from figures like Dmitri Medvedev speaking to the defensive stance of Russia, while the Trump administration continues to apply pressure through threats of sanctions.
