Medvedev Brands Defectors 'Renegades' and 'Scoundrels'
Medvedev: Enemies wanted to break Russia by pitting a gang of Christ-sellers against it.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev made statements at a United Russia party congress in Moscow.
- Medvedev referred to Russians who left or opposed the war as 'renegades' and 'scoundrels'.
- Medvedev claimed that Russia's enemies aimed to break the country by supporting Ukraine.
- Medvedev stated that the enemy tried to use a 'drug addict' and a 'gang of Christ-killers' as Ukraine's leadership.
- Medvedev asserted that Russia's army is proving the return of territories.
- Medvedev said that the outcome of the conflict is clear to all.
- Medvedev emphasized that Russia will continue its dynamic development and security after the end of the special military operation.
- Medvedev stated that United Russia will continue supporting the military and their families.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev said that a pause or end to hostilities in Ukraine is possible only on conditions set by Russia, and that the West's relationship with Russia will not change regardless of the form of the operation's end. — vm
- Medvedev believes Western leaders will face retribution for crimes committed against Russia. — vm
- Ukraine has lost half of its population and 20% of its territory. — tg_rian_ru
- United Russia's firm position is that the Russian citizen is always at the center of attention. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (4 sources)
- Dmitry Medvedev called Russians who left and speak against the war as 'outcasts' and 'wretches' — ASTRA
- Medvedev: Enemies wanted to break Russia, setting against it a gang of Christ-sellers — Вечерняя Москва
- Returned territories will increase, brave army of Russia confirms this, Medvedev declared. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Medvedev called Russia's enemies cynical scoundrels who were sure they could break the country. — ТАСС (Telegram)