Medvedev says never drank energy drinks
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated on Monday, August 24, that he has never consumed energy drinks in his life but expressed the opinion that they constitute a 'decent garbage'.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev has never consumed energy drinks.
- Medvedev described energy drinks as a 'proper nuisance' or 'a decent rubbish.'
- There was a discussion about regulating the sale of non-alcoholic energy drinks.
- Participants suggested separating energy drinks from other beverages in stores.
- Medvedev agreed the issue requires attention and possible legislative or party recommendations.
- Medvedev warned that separate displays could serve as unintended advertising.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev mentioned that energy drinks contain taurine and 'chemistry,' calling them potentially harmful. — vm
- Doctor Denis Prokofiev stated that daily consumption of energy drinks for 10 years could cost a person at least 25 years of life, and consuming more than four cans at once is life-threatening. — vm
- Medvedev said he 'has never tried' energy drinks, emphasizing his suspicion that they are a 'proper nuisance.' — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Medvedev admitted that he has never once in his life drunk energy drinks — Вечерняя Москва
- Medvedev said he never tried energy drinks — Ведомости
- Medvedev admitted that he has never tried energy drinks in his life — Вести
Key entities
- Dmitry Medvedev
- Russia
- Security Council
- United Russia
- ER
- Moscow
- Council of Ministers
- Voronezh Oblast Duma
- Andriyuk Maryina