Medvedev Denies Return Rights to Russians Who Want Russia's Defeat
Medvedev stated that emigrated Russians who wish for the country's defeat in the war against Ukraine have no right to return.
Consensus
- Dmitry Medvedev made a statement about Russians who left the country and desire Russia's defeat in the war against Ukraine.
- Medvedev said these individuals have no right to return to Russia.
- Medvedev stated that no repentance can help such individuals regain the right to return.
- The statement was made during a session of the United Russia party.
Points of divergence
- Medvedev compared those who left to 'cockroaches' who 'wander into quiet corners and languish in exile, doomed to longing and loss of a comfortable life.' — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Medvedev claimed that there are global efforts to make it seem that Russia does not exist, calling it a 'misunderstanding that should disappear.' — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Medvedev stated that all Russians who left the country are traitors and should appear before court with a confession. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- «There is no forgiveness for such scoundrels». Medvedev stated that emigrated Russians have no «right to return» — The Moscow Times
- "Repentance will not help": Medvedev speaks on the return of those who left Russia — Вести
Key entities
- Dmitry Medvedev
- Russia
- United Russia
- Moscow
- Security Council
- Ukraine
- Council of Ministers
- Higher Council
- Bureau
- Presidium of the General Council