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Medvedev Demands 'Direct Military Deterrence' After New US Sanctions
Die Welt·RU · US·about 9 hours ago
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia's response to new US sanctions should include a military component. This escalates rhetoric beyond typical diplomatic or economic retaliation, though Medvedev is not in an official decision-making role. The statement signals potential for increased tensions but remains largely rhetorical at this stage.
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Dmitry Medvedev has called for 'direct military deterrence' in response to new US sanctions targeting Russia. This marks a confirmed hardening of official Russian rhetoric, though it remains unclear if this signals concrete military action or is primarily rhetorical posturing. The development raises the risk of further escalation in Russia-West confrontation.