Medvedev Demands 'Direct Military Deterrence' After New US Sanctions

In response to fresh US sanctions targeting Putin, military officials, and the energy sector, Medvedev has escalated rhetoric, calling for 'direct military deterrence' against what he terms 'Russophobic atrocities.' This marks a notable hardening of official Russian language, though it remains unclear if this signals concrete military action or is primarily rhetorical posturing. The development raises the risk of further escalation in the Russia-West confrontation.