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Russia should boost military deterrence against US sanctions: Medvedev
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for enhanced military deterrence as Russia's response to what he characterises as Russophobic sanctions and hostile Western actions.
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Dmitry Medvedev, who served as Russia's president from 2008 to 2012 and currently holds the position of Security Council Deputy Chairman, stated that Russia must counter what he describes as Russophobic measures through enhanced military readiness.
Medvedev's remarks underscore the heightened tensions between Russia and the United States, with sanctions remaining a contentious issue in bilateral relations. The former leader framed military deterrence as a necessary response to what Moscow views as discriminatory policies.
The comments add to a pattern of increasingly combative statements from Russian officials regarding Western actions. Medvedev has been a prominent voice in articulating Moscow's grievances against international sanctions and Western policies it considers hostile.
The standoff reflects the broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, with both nations locked in a cycle of reciprocal measures and accusations. Russia's emphasis on military deterrence signals its intention to respond to Western pressure through security means rather than diplomatic channels.