Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia is prepared to respond to…

Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia is prepared to respond to aggression with its full power, citing NATO expansion and Western actions as existential threats, while also condemning Russian citizens who left the country or oppose the war as traitors.

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Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, made statements about Russia's readiness to respond to aggression with full power.
Medvedev described NATO expansion and Western actions as threats to Russia's security.
Medvedev emphasized that Russia will not remain indifferent to aggressive plans by its opponents.
Medvedev stated that those who seek to destroy Russia must consider the consequences of their actions.
Medvedev mentioned that the West has historically created tensions near Russia's borders by involving nations with historical ties to Russia.
Medvedev referred to the potential NATO membership of Georgia and Ukraine as an existential threat.
Medvedev called for guarantees of non-aggression and cessation of hostile actions against Russia.
All sources report that Medvedev made these statements in an interview with the newspaper 'Yuzhnaia Osetiia'.

Points of divergence

Medvedev labeled Russians who left the country and anti-war activists as 'mercenaries' and stated they deserve no forgiveness or right to return. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Medvedev stated that Russia is overcoming immense external pressure and moving toward victory in the 'Special Military Operation'. — tg_tass_agency
Medvedev said that Russia will be the only winner in any conflict, and that the West's actions are driven by a desire to destroy Russia. — vesti
Medvedev drew a parallel between the 2008 events in Abkhazia and South Ossetia and current developments, noting that residents of new Russian territories voted for independence. — interfax
Medvedev stated that NATO's actions are driven by a desire to divide the spoils after Russia's defeat, and that some countries joined after 2022. — m24

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Medvedev stated that Russia is ready to respond to aggression with all its power — Вечерняя Москва
Medvedev stated that aggressive plans of Russia's opponents will not go unanswered — Вести
Medvedev stated that the RF needs guarantees of cessation of hostile actions by NATO — Вести
Medvedev stated that Russia is ready to respond to aggression with all its power — Коммерсантъ
Medvedev stated that Russia is ready to respond with all its power to aggression from its opponents — Интерфакс
Medvedev: Russia will respond to threats from its enemies with all its might — Москва 24
Medvedev expects Russia to win in the 'visible future' — Вести
Medvedev: Russia expects to win the SVO in the 'near future' — Вечерняя Москва
In Russia, victory is expected and people are working for it, Medvedev declared — Вести
Medvedev: Russia expects victory in SVO in the visible future — Коммерсантъ
Russia squeezes enemy on the front, Medvedev declared — Вести
Putin claims population supports war, Medvedev calls defectors and anti-war Russians scoundrels — SOTAvision
Medvedev named the task of the United Russia to consolidate achievements in the economy — Коммерсантъ
Medvedev on Russia's confrontation with sanctions: these achievements need to be consolidated — Вести
Medvedev: colossal pressure does not prevent Russia from moving toward victory in SVO — Вести
Russia copes with colossal external pressure and moves toward victory in SVO, Medvedev declared. — ТАСС (Telegram)

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